Cauliflower and Lentil Burgers

Just 5 ingredients is all it takes to make these succulent veggie burgers. They’re great served in buns with classic burger toppings, or in lettuce cu...Just 5 ingredients is all it takes to make these succulent veggie burgers. They’re great served in buns with classic burger toppings, or in lettuce cups with hummus and kimchi as we have served them in the photo. The texture of the mixture will vary depending on how long the lentils are soaked: shorter soaks give a firmer mix you can shape by hand, while longer soaks result in a looser batter that's easy to scoop straight into the pan. Read more Just 5 ingredients is all it takes to make these succulent veggie burgers. They’re great served in buns with classic burger toppings, or in lettuce cups with hummus and kimchi as we have served them in the photo. The texture of the mixture will vary depending on how long the lentils are soaked: shorter soaks give a firmer mix you can shape by hand, while longer soaks result in a looser batter that's easy to scoop straight into the pan. Just 5 ingredients is all it takes to make these succulent veggie burgers. They’re great served in buns with classic burger toppings, or in lettuce cups with hummus and kimchi as we have served them in the photo. The texture of the mixture will vary depending on how long the lentils are soaked: shorter soaks give a firmer mix you can shape by hand, while longer soaks result in a looser batter that's easy to scoop straight into the pan.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
10 mins (+ 60 mins soaking)
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

5g
Protein
54kcal
Calories
0g
Total Fat
9g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
3g
Fibre
11mg
Calcium
1%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
12mg
Magnesium
3%
 
171mg
Potassium
4%
 
139mg
Sodium
6%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.7mcg
Vitamin B12
29%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
0.3mg
Vitamin E
2%
 
89mcg
Vitamin B9
22%
 
8mcg
Vitamin A
1%
 
11mg
Vitamin C
12%
 
2.5mg
Zinc
23%
 
4mcg
Vitamin K
3%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
7.5mg
Vitamin B3
47%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
56mg
Phosphorus
4%
 
Protein: 5g; Calories: 54kcal; Total Fat: 0g; Carbs: 9g; Sugars: 1g; Fibre: 3g; Calcium: 11mg (1%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 12mg (3%); Potassium: 171mg (4%); Sodium: 139mg (6%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg (29%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 0.3mg (2%); Vitamin B9: 89mcg (22%); Vitamin A: 8mcg (1%); Vitamin C: 11mg (12%); Zinc: 2.5mg (23%); Vitamin K: 4mcg (3%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 7.5mg (47%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 56mg (4%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains

Ingredients

Makes 12
cauliflower
roughly chopped
white onion
Swaps: spring onion, red onion, shallot
roughly chopped
nutritional yeast
cayenne pepper
Swaps: smoked paprika
optional
sea salt
fine
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place the lentils into a bowl and cover with several inches of water. Set aside to soak for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours. Then drain well.

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