{"id":7056913,"date":"2026-09-04T11:42:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/lentil-burgers-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T11:42:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:42:03","slug":"lentil-burgers-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7056913","title":{"rendered":"Lentil Burgers – Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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These Lentil Burgers are surprisingly easy to make, packed with BIG burger flavor, and super budget-friendly! I pulse some cooked lentils in a food processor with garlic and spices, then fold in more whole lentils, carrots, onions, and flour to help the patties hold together. After 30 minutes in the oven, they\u2019re filling, totally vegan, and *may* even rival a traditional burger, with no grill needed! I like to top mine with the usual burger veggie suspects like tomato, onion, lettuce, and extra pickles, plus plenty of sauce. Best of all, each lentil burger costs just $0.64, including the bun!<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve learned firsthand that making a vegan meal satisfying enough to win over meat eaters can be tricky! So I made sure these lentil burgers have plenty of bold, familiar burger flavor from garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Beyond getting the flavor right, I also wanted the texture to be perfect (and avoid dense, mushy patties!). To do that, I pulse only some of the cooked lentils with the seasonings to create a thick, sticky base, then fold in the remaining lentils whole for a heartier texture.<\/p>\n

Grated carrots and onions add mild sweetness and a little crunch, and flour absorbs excess moisture so the mixture is easier to shape. I firmly pack everything into four generous patties about \u00bd inch thick. They\u2019ll still be delicate when you flip them halfway through, so take it slow and use a wide spatula. The patties become sturdier during the final 15 minutes and finish with lightly crispy edges. For another hearty meatless patty that doesn\u2019t rely on expensive meat substitutes, try our black bean burgers<\/a> next!<\/p>\n

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