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Bean & Lentil Veggie Burgers - Meatless Burger Recipe

Published: Jun 6, 2017 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Colleen 12 Comments

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These delicious Bean & Lentil Veggie Burgers are a now on regular rotation at my house. Veggie Burgers can be tricky to get right. The ones you buy in the store are often dry and crumbly or have odd-tasting seasonings. And, be sure to read the labels on the pre-packaged patties.

Many of those have long ingredient lists with lots of artificial stuff that you can't pronounce. Although I do love tofu, personally I'm not a fan of soy-based imitation ground beef or hot dogs. If I'm not eating meat, why would I pretend I am? But that's just me.

Southwestern Veggie Burgers

Beans and Lentils Make Perfect Patties

There are quite a few great ingredients you can use to make a really good veggie burger. Any combo of beans or pulses, grains, veggies, and seasonings can work to together to bake up or fry a delicious patty.

This burger, made with lentils works well for me every time. And when something works, I just stick with it. Because this is a southwestern veggie burger, with chipotle, cilantro, chilli powder and lime juice, the obvious choice would be black beans. And, of course, black beans work well, too. But I use red beans for these bean & lentil veggie burgers because my carnivorous husband likes how much the red bean burger looks like a hamburger. Also, I like that the red beans are a little heartier for a better texture.

A burger with the top bun removed, sitting on top of a table

About Chipotle in Adobo

Chipotle in adobo sauce is one of my favourite pantry staples. I love the smoky flavour of the chiles, and the adobo sauce they are packed in is a bonus ingredient. I'm only using one chile in this recipe, along with some of the adobo sauce, but if you like more heat, go ahead and up the ante. You can store the unused portion of the can in a covered container in the fridge to use in other recipes. (Like these: Tequila Chicken Chilli, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup, Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas, or Butternut Squash Black Bean Chilli)

One of the best parts of this bean & lentil veggie burger is the chipotle mayo topping. Then add some Mango & Avocado Salsa and some red onion, leafy lettuce and avocado slices. And of course, what's a burger without fries? Try these delicious Rutabaga Fries  for home fries with a twist. Whatever your favourite fixings, though, this veggie burger is a whole lot of yum in a bun.

Southwestern Veggie Burgers

A hamburger sitting on top of a table

Bean & Lentil Veggie Burgers

This delicious Veggie Burger has southwestern flavours, and is made with beans and lentils, then topped with chipotle mayo.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 burgers
Calories: 505kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 portobello mushroom chopped
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 19 oz can red kidney beans drained
  • 1 cup cooked green lentils
  • ¾ cup rolled oats not instant
  • juice of one lime
  • 1 chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 6 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 6 buns I used brioche
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Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
  • Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic, and saute until onions and mushrooms are softened, about 3 minutes
  • Stir in chilli powder and cumin, cooking until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside
  • In a food processor, add beans, lentils, rolled oats, egg, lime juice, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and cilantro
  • Pulse in the processor until mixture is combined but still chunky. Stir in the onion mushroom mixture.
  • Over medium high, heat a large pan with enough vegetable oil to cover pan
  • With your hands, form 6 fairly large patties into balls, flattening between your palms.
  • Fry patties until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
  • In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise and adobo sauce to make chipotle mayo.
  • Serve topped with chipotle mayo on buns with fixings, (avocado slices, lettuce, red onion, pickles, and salsa)

Notes

These patties are best when they are fried. You can bake them, but they will be drier, and won't hold together as well.
Calories indicated include the bun and toppings

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1678mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 14.5mg
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Comments

  1. Nicole |culinary cool

    June 12, 2017 at 11:52 am

    I love a good veggie burger. I would choose a hearty veggie burger over a beef burger any day of the week! You can't go wrong with the smokiness of chilis in adobo - one of my favourite ingredients, too!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 12, 2017 at 11:57 am

      Hi Nicole! I love veggie burgers, too. There are so many ways to do them. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Natalie Browne

    June 09, 2017 at 10:47 am

    This looks delicious! I love all the southwest flavours in here, especially that chipotle mayo. With Mango salsa, too, that would be incredible.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 09, 2017 at 6:00 pm

      Hi Natalie! Thank you, these were yummy for sure!

      Reply
  3. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices

    June 09, 2017 at 8:03 am

    We are aways playing with our homemade veggie patties, trying what pulse works best and adding on, or subtracting, ingredients. Love that you used lentils, red beans and portobello mushrooms. And that smoky flavorful sauce,... well done!!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 09, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Nicoletta. Veggie patties are fun to experiment with, aren't they? And they're so underrated.

      Reply
  4. Jessica

    June 09, 2017 at 7:51 am

    These look wonderful - you had me at chipotle mayo! I love southwestern flavours and I will definitely be adding these to our weekend menu plan!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 09, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Jessica. We really love southwestern flavours, too.

      Reply
  5. Gabrielle @ eyecandypopper

    June 09, 2017 at 7:50 am

    Ooooohhhh this looks so good! Nicely done! I love a big flavourful veggie burger, and this looks perfect! Chipotle mayo is a nice touch!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 09, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Thanks Gabby, they were so good! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alison's Allspice

    June 08, 2017 at 11:06 am

    These look delicious! I love a messy burger, and I agree, better when pan fried. Yum!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      June 08, 2017 at 11:40 am

      Hi Alison! Messy burgers are the best, aren't they? Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply

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