Moroccan Lentil Burgers with Herb Smashed Avocado
The best vegan lentil burger with Morrocan spices and a quick herb smashed avocado. Easy to make, full of healthy, whole ingredients and so delicious!
Servings: 4 -5 servings
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
For the Lentil Burgers
- 1/2 small yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 tsp Ras el Hanout Moroccan spice blend
- 2 tbsp olive oil + more for brushing
- 1 heaping cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup cooked brown lentils*
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pitted green olives
- 4-5 sesame burger buns sliced and toasted
For the Herb Smashed Avocado
- Flesh of 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped finely chopped herbs mint, dill, parsley and/or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add in the onion plus a pinch of salt and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, mushrooms, and ras al hanout. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add the rolled oats. Blend for about 2 minutes until the texture resembles a fine flour. Add in the cooked mushrooms/onion mixture along with the lentils, green olives and soy sauce. Pulse to combine.
- With well oiled hands, form the mixture into about 4-5 patties. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, refridgerate for 15 minutes and try again. Place the patties on a sheet pan and brush both sides generously with oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crisp and browned on the outside.
- While the burgers bake, make the smashed avocado spread. In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork then stir in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and chopped herbs.
- To assemble the burgers, top each bun with one (or two!) lentil patties and a good amount of smashed avocado and more fresh herbs if desired. Serve fresh.
Notes
* To cook lentils, add 3/4 cup of dried brown lentils to a pot and cover with a couple inches of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30-35 minutes. I find that slightly overcooked lentils make the best burgers, so cook until the lentils are very soft.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Sodium: 980mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 6g