Spiced Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers

Bite into the wholesome goodness of Spiced Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers, a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional burgers. These hearty patties combine protein-packed brown lentils, sweet grated carrots, and fragrant spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and coriander to create a savory medley of flavors. Chopped fresh parsley and a touch of red onion add freshness and zest, while breadcrumbs and an egg (with a vegan flax egg option) ensure the perfect texture for frying. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden-brown veggie burgers are versatile enough to pair with fluffy burger buns, crisp salads, or your favorite dipping sauce. Perfect for vegetarians and easily customizable for vegans, they offer a satisfying, plant-based meal that’s both nutritious and irresistibly flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 86/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Brown lentils (cooked)
• 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 cups Carrots (grated)
• 0.5 cups Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 piece Egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked lentils with a fork or potato masher until about half of them are smooth and the other half are still slightly chunky for texture.

Step 2

Add the breadcrumbs, grated carrots, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.

Step 3

Crack in the egg (or add your flax egg if vegan). Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Carefully place the patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.

Step 7

Remove the patties from the skillet and serve warm. They are perfect in a burger bun with your favorite toppings, over a salad, or on their own with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(830.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1045.7

Total Fat 38.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 2311.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 46.5g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 399.2mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2779.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 51.9%