Vegan Lentil and Rice Burgers

This combination is a classic of vegetarian cooking for a reason: the combination of lentils and rice provides all essential amino acids. In addition, the rice helps create a compact structure that keeps the burger from falling apart in the pan. To enhance the earthy flavor of these ingredients without resorting to sodium, we will use Bonsalt.

Technical Sheet

• Estimated Time: 20 minutes (with ingredients already cooked)

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 6 units

• Profile: Vegan, High in Fiber, Complete Protein.

Ingredients

• 400g cooked lentils (well drained)

• 200g cooked brown rice

• 1 small onion finely chopped

• 1 grated carrot

• 2 tablespoons oat flour or whole-grain breadcrumbs (to adjust moisture)

• 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• Seasoning: Bonsalt and black pepper.

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Base sauté: In a pan with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté the onion and grated carrot until tender. This step is vital so the burger doesn't taste like raw vegetables.

2. Legume texture: Place the lentils in a bowl and mash half of them with a fork. Leave the other half whole to create different textures when you bite into it.

3. Mixture: Add the cooked brown rice, the vegetable sauté, and the spices (cumin and paprika).

4. Technical seasoning: Add a generous amount of Bonsalt. Legumes tend to be bland by nature; the potassium in Bonsalt helps bring out their mineral and sweet notes without raising blood pressure, something essential in a plant-based recipe.

5. Binding and resting: Add the oat flour and mix until you get a dough you can shape by hand. Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 20 minutes; the cold will help the ingredients set and keep them from breaking apart while cooking.

6. Cooking: Form the burgers and cook them on a griddle with a few drops of olive oil, about 4 minutes per side until crisp.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the macronutrient breakdown per unit and the technical sheet for our products.

These Lentil and Rice Burgers are ideal for keeping in the freezer so you always have a healthy meal on hand. Go ahead and make them and enjoy complete nutrition with just the right touch of seasoning!