Lentil Burger with Homemade Barbeque Sauce
Summer always makes me think of barbeques, and in Australia, there’s always an excuse for a barbie! Were known for smothering our food in tomato sauce (not ketchup), and building our burgers to the ultimate level!
These patties use brown lentils, but you could use any type of lentil, it will just make the color of the patty vary in shade. For additional flavor add some bbq sauce to the lentils while cooking.
Change it up by loading roasted veggies instead of the usual salad toppings, or add some chopped mushrooms. There are endless possibilities to make these burgers versatile.
If you can't eat wheat or yeast, try the burgers with gluten-free toasted bread, as pictured. The actual patties themselves, are gluten-free and vegan. For an oil-free version, you can also bake them. Add my Sunflower Cheddar Cheese for a cheesier burger.
What’s also great about this recipe is that you can use the mixture to make meatballs, and the homemade bbq sauce goes so well with them on top of pasta or rice.
Oats, lentils, flaxseeds, and seasonings are all you really need to get these burger patties looking and tasting phenomenal! Happy barbequing!
Ingredients
Burger Patties or Meatball Mixture:
• 1 Cup oat flour; or process rolled oats for 30 seconds in a blender
• 1 cup of brown lentils; uncooked = 2.5 cups cooked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil – plus some for cooking
• 1 heaped tablespoon tomato paste
• season to taste
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup white onion; roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander; roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons flax seeds flour
• 1 .5 tablespoons paprika
• BBQ sauce or make my homemade below
Homemade BBQ Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium white onion; chopped finely
• 3 cloves garlic; finely chopped
• season; to taste
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce or less
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon vegan worcester sauce
• 1 tablespoon BBQ Sauce
• Add Water if needed
• Garnish with fresh mint
instructions
Burger Patties or Meatball Mixture:
Cook lentils.
Prepare oat flour.
Or skip the above steps and use tinned lentils and pre-made oat flour.
Add all the burger ingredients into the blender and blend till everything is well combined. You want to ensure there is no loose flour; this is how you know you've done blending.
Place the mixture into a lidded container and then into the fridge while you prepare your BBQ sauce. The longer the fridge time, the easier it is to manage the mixture.
Homemade BBQ Sauce:
Into a medium-sized pot add your oil and heat on low for 1 minute. Add your onions and cook until fragrant and translucent. Add your garlic and cook for another minute. Add the remainder of your ingredients and simmer on medium, stirring often to avoid sticking or burning. Add water if necessary. Taste and ensure it has the flavors you desire. Set aside, and keep warm.
Preparation:
Begin rolling the mixture into “burger patties” of roughly the same size. Once the patties are formed, set aside. Place unused portion back in the fridge or freezer.
Into a large non-stick pan heat your olive oil for 1 minute or so. Add your patties and cook for a few minutes on each side.
Assemble burger buns, add the patty, and top with bbq sauce mixture and salad/toppings of choice.
NOTES
Balls and patties will last in the fridge, in a tightly sealed container for up to one week. I tend to cook them all up and freeze them. Using them as I need to.
BBQ Sauce will last for around one week or more in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge.
Use glass jars for longer storage.