Hello Summer! And Say hello to BBQ season. Bring out a load of BBQ sauce and pour it on everything.:) or add to the patty itself. These patties have red/pink lentils which cook really quickly. The lentils are cooked with bbq sauce and there is more sauce added to the veggie lentil mixture too. And a load of grated or chopped veggies, which get roasted and added to the mixture. Don’t know what to do with that Broccoli Stem? Add it to this veggie burger. Add any tender veggie or greens stems chopped small. Add some chopped mushrooms.. The Possibilities are endless.
I used my Rye almond buns with these burgers which were a somewhat medium size. Hence the burger looks taller. It is about 3 inches tall and squish-able to thinner. You can use any other burger buns and make the patties according to size. Other burger bun options Multigrain rolls here. or make these pillowy white dinner rolls. Some gluten free breads and buns here.
Close up side view ….:)
Bun, Lettuce, bbq sauce, red onion, Veggie patty, mini peppers, Mango slaw, Cilantro, bun.
More awesome tried and tested Burgers Sandwiches here.
The Burger Patties can be made Glutenfree with gf breadcrumbs, oat flour or more chickpea flour. The burger patties are baked, nut-free, refined oil free. Serve these with a side mango slaw and bbq sauce to dip and you have one delicious wholesome meal. The mango slaw is just so perfect with this veggie burger. Whats your favorite veggie patty?:)
The burgers can be easily made into Wraps or Tacos. Make small long nuggets instead of patties and bake. Top with slaw and bbq sauce.
You can make your own Barbeque sauce(Here is my home-made BBQ sauce) or use a favorite.
The recipe can be easily doubled. Add double the veggies as the cooked lentils.
To freeze, shape patties, press in bread crumbs and place between parchment.
Thaw and bake.
To refresh the patties, put them on the grill for some grill marks and serve. or pan fry for a minute or so each side, in a little oil for a crunchy crust. Delish!
The baked ones below also look like a fried crunchy patty already 🙂
Pretty..
Steps:
Prep the slaw and keep ready.
Wash and cook the red/pink lentils.
Makes about a cup of lentils. You can use other lentils/beans. Use a cup of well cooked brown lentils or chickpeas. Chickpeas will need less bread crumbs to help bind the patties.
Grate cauliflower, ginger, garlic, carrot.
Chop other veggies small. Dry roast on medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
Add veggies to cooked lentil. Add spices.
Add bbq sauce, Mix well, taste and adjust spice and salt.
Add flaxmeal, sesame seeds, chickpea flour and then bread crumbs as needed to make burger patties.
Bake the patties at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
Assemble the burger. Layer lettuce/greens, bbq sauce, red onion slices and burger patty.
Top with mini peppers(they hold that slaw in place), then slaw.
Add chopped cilantro(optional), then bun.
Eat me..
Recipe Card
BBQ Lentil Veggie Burger with Mango Carrot Slaw. Vegan Recipe
Ingredients
Mango Slaw:
- Ripe Mango
- Carrot
- Cabbage
- Vegenaise or Cashew cream
Lentils and Veggies for patties:
- 1/2 cup (90 g) red/pink/orange lentils
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- a generous pinch of garlic powder and salt
- 1 Tablespoon bbq sauce
- 1 cup (107 g) grated Cauliflower loaded
- 3-4 (3) baby carrots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 inch (0.5 inch) knob of ginger
- 1 green chili or chili flakes to taste
- 2-3 inch (2 inch) Broccoli stem chopped very small or grated
- 3-4 Tablespoons (3 Tablespoons) chopped red or orange bell pepper
Burger patties::
- 1 Tablespoon Smokey maple BBQ sauce use my homemade BBQ sauce to make soy-free
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1 Tablespoon flaxmeal
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chickpea flour or oat or other flour
- 2-4 Tablespoons (2 - 4 Tablespoons) breadcrumbs
Other Toppings:
- Sliced Red onion or Pickled Onion
- Lettuce
- Sliced mini peppers
- Cilantro
- Burger buns. I used my Rye almond buns in the pictures. Serve over salad or use my gluten-free buns
Instructions
Mango Slaw:
- Grate/thinly slice mango, carrot and cabbage.
- Add Vegenaise and mix. Or add cashew cream, and a generous pinch of salt, vinegar, sugar, black pepper.
- Mix well, Taste and adjust, and keep ready.
Burger Patties:
- Wash the red/pink lentils and add to pan with water, garlic, salt and bbq sauce.
- Cover and cook until tender. (10-15 minutes)
- Grate cauliflower, ginger, garlic, carrot.
- Chop the other veggies, broccoli stems finely.
- Add to a wide pan and dry roast them for 3-5 minutes.
- Add veggies, flaxmeal, sesame seeds, to cooked lentils. Add spices and bbq sauce.
- Mix well, taste and adjust salt, spice, bbq sauce.
- Add chickpea flour and then bread crumbs as needed to make burger patties.
- Use coarsely ground Oats or more chickpea flour for Gluten-free patties.
- Bake the patties at 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 20-25 minutes.
- Once baked, these patties can be grilled quickly for grill marks.
- Freezing instruction in the post above.
Assemble the burger:
- Layer lettuce/greens, bbq sauce, red onion slices/pickled onion and burger patty.
- Top with thinly sliced mini peppers, mango slaw, chopped cilantro(optional) and bun.
- Slather more bbq sauce on the patty itself and then top it with slaw.
- Or chop up and make a wrap or tacos or salad.
Notes
Add a Tablespoon of Extra virgin olive oil to the patties.
Add 1-2 teaspoon Sriracha to the patty mixture for a spicier patty. Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Brigette
Is that half cup of each colour of lentils or half cup in total
Richa
1/2 cup of red lentils. They are also called orange or pink lentils, so use either. Updated the post to be clear
Garner
Excellent recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Niky Jackson
very pleasant look and seems so heavy to eat. but going to try 😀
Lorena
I loooooved it definetely making these… the slaa sounds super yummy.. cannot wa-ait!!! ????????????????????????
Jonth
Excellent looking recipe. Thanks for reminding me how good lentil burgers can be!
Davilyn Eversz
Very disappointed that all these recipes depend on garlic and onion for their flavors.
Richa
The blog is not garlic and onion free. Its a vegan site, which is animal and animal products free. Is there a reason you avoid them? i can offer suggestions for substitutes or changes based on the recipes.
Myrtice Stevens
Wow, this is fantastic. Best burger ever! With mango! That’s a brilliant idea. I wish i could buy a burger like this right now.
Tariq Hossenbux
Excellent looking recipe. Thanks for reminding me how good lentil burgers can be!
Susan
Made the lentil veggie BBQ burger without BBQ sauce or slaw – just not enough energy. These are wonderful and definitely a keeper. Use a little date paste instead. I love this recipe and want to thank you so much. These were great with oven baked fries and a salad. So glad I have leftovers!
Lisa P
I just made these burgers for lunch. They are delicious! Thanks for such a great recipe!
Kristy
BBQ sauce is definitely one of my most favorite condiments- I love the idea of it being INSIDE my veggie burger. Such an awesome idea! And that beautiful slaw… I’m getting so hungry now!
Peggy G.
These burgers look awesome! Definitely wouldn’t miss the meat on these guys =)
Mary @ Fit and Fed
Oh my gosh this is the BEST looking veggie burger, and with the lentil/chickpea flour combination I’m sure it sticks together very well. I love the idea of adding the barbecue sauce in the burger itself! The bun and the mango slaw look great, too, I’m defnitely sharing this!
Cadry's Kitchen
Yes! Sometimes a burger just hits the spot, and this one definitely would!
Hannah
That is one beautiful burger. Your photos are incredible! I love how sharp and clear all the details are, not to mention how crisp the greens look. It’s simply dreamy.
Richa
Thanks Hannah! thats a compliment coming from you:) I sharpen them a bit. 🙂
Azzina
Really Richa is look so delicious, surely i like to go with your recipe with this weekend.
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Richa
thanks Azzina
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies
Another winner, Richa! 😀 This looks incredible!
Richa
Thanks Kiersten! i like it even more in the pictures:)
vedgedout.com
The slaw on that burger just perfects it! I love it!
Richa
i know right.. ripe mango, crunchy carrot with the bbq works so well.
Annie
I’m not even going to think this summer, Richa. I’m leaving my meal planning to you.
Richa
Thanks Annie.. yes. burgers and sandwiches all the way!
melissa @ mywholefoodlife.com
This looks amazing! You had me at BBQ. I love that you incorporated so many veggies into this burger. I look forward to trying it. Thanks for sharing!
Richa
Thanks Melissa:) Hope you like it as much as we did!
Alex @ delicious-knowledge.com
We eat veggie burgers at least once a week during the summer and I am always on the hunt to find new, healthy burgers to make. This one looks like a total winner! Pinning it to save for later 🙂
Richa
Oh yes, you have to make this and all the burgers I post:))
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
These look so so GOOD Richa and I am loving the Pictures- awesome as always!
I am trying to figure out homemade BBQ too- can’t wait to see your version. It seems easy enough, I hate spending the money on something I know I can make at home for way cheaper!
Richa
Thanks Heather! I know right. easy fresh home made sauce is the best.
VeganFling
How beautiful and colorful! Would love to try one of these right now. 🙂
Richa
I know I want some again too:)
Stephanie
Love it. This looks so great. I am going to have to try it.
Richa
Awesome.. let me know when u do!
PT
wow they are awesome 🙂 nice clicks richa.. i’m your silent follower 🙂
Richa
Thanks Preeti!
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Anu Shoj
this is simply so inviting….lovely clicks…makes me hungry…
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janet @ the taste space
Oh yum, Richa. This is so, so gorgeous. I wish I had one right now. 🙂
Richa
Thanks Janet..Whip some up:))
Veena Theagarajan
Delicious.. Love the pics.. Packed with protein too
Richa
Yup they are!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
These look so awesome! Love the clicks 🙂
Richa
Thanks Sandhya
Caitlin
this looks delicious, richa! i can’t wait for summer and bbq season. i just want the warm weather to get here for good!
Richa
You dont have to wait to make these i tell ya.. they are just the perfect flavors for all seasons 😉