Spicy Black Bean and Lentil Burgers

Elevate your plant-based meal game with these Spicy Black Bean and Lentil Burgers—packed with wholesome protein, vibrant spices, and a touch of heat! Made with hearty black beans and lentils, these flavorful patties boast a zesty kick from jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, while smoky ground cumin and paprika round out the taste. Bound together with breadcrumbs and cooked to golden perfection, these veggie burgers are wonderfully crispy on the outside and tender inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or crunchy slaw, or enjoy them solo alongside a fresh salad. These burgers are great for vegetarians, vegans (with breadcrumb substitutions), and anyone craving bold, plant-powered flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup (cooked and drained) Black beans
• 1 cup (cooked and drained) Green or brown lentils
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
• 2 (minced) Garlic cloves
• 1 (seeded and finely chopped) Jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons (for frying) Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked black beans and lentils together using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.

Step 2

Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to the bean mixture. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 4

Stir in the bread crumbs to help bind the mixture. If the mixture feels too wet, add an additional tablespoon of bread crumbs at a time until the texture holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the patties to the skillet.

Step 7

Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through. Be gentle when flipping to prevent them from falling apart.

Step 8

Remove the patties from the skillet and let them rest for a minute or two before serving.

Step 9

Serve the spicy black bean and lentil burgers on a bun with your favorite toppings, or enjoy them as is with a simple side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(617.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1144.9

Total Fat 60.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2186.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 37.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289.3mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1148.9mg	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: 46.1%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 41.2%