Vegan lentil and mushroom burgers
Meaty, savoury burgers that hold together on the barbecue without any egg.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.39 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Fry the mushrooms and onion for 10 minutes until all the liquid has gone and they are golden. Add the garlic for 1 minute.
10 min - 2
Tip into a bowl. Mash the lentils lightly with a fork, then add them with the oats, purée, spices and tamari.
- 3
Mix and squash together until it holds when pressed. Shape into 4 patties and chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 4
Brush with the remaining oil. Grill or fry for 5 minutes each side, turning once, until crisp and heated through.
10 min - 5
Serve in toasted buns with tomato and lettuce.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.