15 High-Protein Lentil Burgers for Super Bowl! – One Green Planet

If you’re looking for the perfect meal to serve your guests this super bowl, try a lentil burger––they are hearty, high-protein, and delicious! These Lentil burger recipes are perfect for impressing vegans and non-vegans alike! They have such a great texture and can be flavored in a multitude of ways. Plus, they are also really easy to make! What better way to enjoy football than one of these bad boys?

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Enjoy one of these fifteen high protein lentil burger recipes are fantastic!

1. White Bean and Lentil Burger

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These amazing White Bean and Lentil Burger by Robin Runner are packed with plant protein!

2. ‘Lamb’ Burger

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Vegan lamb burger. Yea, you read it right. Hearty, savory, and super delicious, this vegan lamb burger will make your mouth water from just thinking about it. The only other thing you need to know is that this burger is meat eater tested and totally approved. With a lentil, mushroom, and oat base, this plant-based burger has a shockingly meaty texture. Add all the seasonings in and mwah! This vegan ‘Lamb’ Burger by Molly Patrick can help you turn meat-eaters vegan, one tasty meal at a time.

3. Foolproof Mega Lentil Burger

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We can assure you that this vegan lentil burger is indeed foolproof. If you’re tired of mushy veggie burgers that fall apart, dry ones that taste like cardboard, or expensive store-bought ones with too many ingredients, then give this one a shot. You do need a food processor for this, but not much else. This protein-packed vegan lentil burger is made with lentils, brown rice, sweet potato, and onion; it’s basically an entire meal in lentil burger form! This Foolproof Mega Lentil Burger by Renee Press so satisfying and nutritious!

4. Indian Lentil Burgers With Dill Yogurt Sauce

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Tired of ordinary, plain burger patties? Then you must give these well spiced Indian Lentil Burgers With Dill Yogurt Sauce by Preeti Pandey a try! Each patty has a good blast of protein from the lentils and a great earthy sweetness from the beet. Packed with herbs and spices, it’s definitely a meat-free meal that will be asked for over and over.

5. Kale Burgers and Fat-Free Fries

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This combo of red kidney beans and lentils in these Kale Burgers and Fat-Free Fries by Danielle Dewar is spectacularly delicious and filling. So good! The kidney beans really hold everything together in the recipe.

6. Black Rice Lentil Burger

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This rustic Black Rice Lentil Burger by Priya Lakshminarayan is full of flavor. It’s made with black rice and lentils and topped with a delicious paste made from almonds, green chilis, garlic, and ginger. These patties are hearty, unique, and sandwiched between two fluffy pieces of ciabatta bread. What could be better?

7. Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing

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These gluten-free vegan Spicy Protein-Rich Lentil Burgers With Avocado Dressing by Margaret Helthaler offer a flavorful blend of protein-rich plant-based ingredients with a little kick. Since these burgers are composed of lentils and quinoa, they may crumble when eaten in a bun. If that annoys you, we suggest enjoying these with a fork over a bed of baby romaine with chunks of baked sweet potato, sliced tomato, and a tart avocado dressing.

8. Sweet Potato Lentil Burger With Peanut Sauce and Beet Microgreens

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This awesome Sweet Potato Lentil Burger With Peanut Sauce and Beet Microgreens by Jacinthe Vigneault has the sweet creaminess of the sweet potato, with the little crunch from the lentils, mixed in with the sweet, tangy, peanut buttery dressing, topped with the earthy beet microgreens. Delicious!

9. French Lentil & Mushroom Burgers

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Looking for a delicious dinner? These French Lentil & Mushroom Burgers by Aria Massoudifar are perfect for when you’re craving that filling and savory burger! Made with cooked lentils and button mushrooms, these burgers are simply delicious!

10. Spicy Lentil Rice Burgers

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This recipe for Spicy Lentil Rice Burgers by Maya Sozer is simple and quick. Made primarily with lentils, brown rice, and sunflower seeds, these patties are protein and fiber dense, so you can nosh knowing that you’re eating a wholesome and filling dish. A little vegan mayo goes great with this particular recipe: it has that cool-down creaminess without overshadowing the taste of the burger.

11. Lentil Walnut Burgers

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Lentils’ neutral flavor and ability to stay together when cooked make them an ideal ingredient for veggie burger patties. In this recipe for Lentil Walnut Burgers by Amy Lyons, lentils are seasoned with garlic, tamari, and miso and then combined with oats and walnuts for a hearty burger that is sure to satisfy. Go with the classic lettuce, tomato, ketchup combo for this one, or spice it up with some sauerkraut and mustard.

12. Sprouted Lentil Rice Burgers With Portobello Buns

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Sprouted lentils or beans of any kind add much-loved texture and taste to any dish. In burgers, they bring a little something special to the meal. These Sprouted Lentil Rice Burgers With Portobello Buns by Margaux Mouton are made from sprouted brown rice and lentils, spinach, sprouts, and sandwiched between two meaty Portobello mushroom caps. Top with creamy guacamole, leafy green lettuce, and mustard and serve with fries.

13. Lentil Curry Burger

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Think it isn’t possible to satisfy your burger cravings in a healthy way? Think again! This Lentil Curry Burger by Gunjan Dudani is packed with hearty, protein-filled lentils and is seasoned with zesty, homemade curry powder. Deck these patties out on your favorite buns, or wrap them in a crunchy, lettuce wrap for a lighter option.

14. Swiss Chard Lentil Quinoa Burgers

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These Swiss Chard Lentil Quinoa Burgers by Joyce Gan are crunchy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Lentils and oats give it a meaty and dense texture while Swiss chard adds a unique touch. Top these burgers with some tahini or guacamole and then serve them on hamburger buns for a crowd-pleasing and mouth-watering lunch.

15. Mushroom Lentil Herb Burgers and Crisp Slaw

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Making a fresh and tangy slaw with cabbage, apple and carrot to top these Mushroom Lentil Herb Burgers and Crisp Slaw by Alena Grahn is a smart idea. The burgers themselves are made from a delicious trio of meaty mushrooms, hearty lentils, and savory sun-dried tomatoes , plus a small handful of walnuts for texture. Cradling the burgers in crunchy cabbage leaves is absolutely genius.

If you loved these lentil burger recipes, make sure to check out 15 Hearty High-Protein Lentil Burgers!, 15 Homemade Plant-Based Burgers You Must Make!, and 15 Flavorful Meatless Mushroom Burgers!

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