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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Lunch and Dinner » Ginger Peanut Lentil Burgers

    ★★★★★ from 1 reviews

    Ginger Peanut Lentil Burgers

    Published Dec 29, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 38 Comments

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    How dreamy does a veggie burger that actually sticks together sound?!

    Ginger Peanut Lentil BurgersTrader Joe's pre-cooked lentils are one of the best things that ever happened to my crazy kitchen. It's not like standing over the stove for thirty minutes watching lentils cook is the worst thing that could ever happen to me, but I can think of seventy-eight other things I'd rather be doing. Like washing my socks.

    Or eating these blondie bites.

    Or flossing.

    Ginger Peanut Lentil Burgers

    Sometimes life takes unexpected turns. Sometimes those turns help build you up and sometimes they bring you to your knees. Sometimes those really, insanely, intensely crappy things happen out of no where and they make you too lazy and too sad and too numb to wash your socks, floss, and eat blondies.

    And cook lentils.

    Ginger Peanut Lentil Burgers

    So thank you Trader Joe's for giving me the gift of cooked lentils when the last thing I want to do with my thirty minutes of free times is stare at simmering legumes. Thank you black Zella leggings for comforting my legs when jeans sound about as appetizing as fat-free mayonnaise. Thank you Barnes and Noble for giving me the gift of thousands of unread pages to occupy my racing mind.

    And last but not least, thank you lentil burgers for sticking together when other things are falling apart!

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    Ginger Peanut Lentil Burgers

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, LD, RD
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 12 mins
    • Total Time: 22 mins
    • Yield: 5 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 large carrot, grated
    • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
    • 2 tsp garlic, minced
    • 1 jalapeño, de-seeded and chopped
    • 2 ½ cups cooked lentils (17.6oz)
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup whole-grain breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray liberally with olive oil spray.
    2. Place grated carrot, cilantro, ginger, garlic and jalapeño in a large food processor. Pulse a few times until combined.
    3. Add the rest of the ingredients. Process until all of the ingredients are well-combined, but not to the point where the mixture is a paste. There should still be some texture!
    4. Form mixture into 5 burgers. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Gaby says

      July 04, 2015 at 11:40 am

      Hey Alexis 🙂

      First off, I just want to say that I'm a huuuuuuuge fan of your blog and recipes. They're so delish, creative, and fun to make and you make it sound so fun haha anyways... I was wondering if these could be made vegan with flax instead of eggs and, if so, how much?

      Thanks a million

      - Gaby

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 05, 2015 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks, Gaby! They won't stick together as well with flax, but 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (let it sit for 5 min to gel) equates to one egg.

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      February 26, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Do you think these could be baked any ideas on time?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 01, 2015 at 9:49 pm

        Yep! Maybe 20ish minutes per side?

        Reply
    3. athletic avocado says

      January 06, 2015 at 9:16 am

      I think i actually most of the ingreidents on hand! Will most likely be trying these soon! Yum!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 06, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Awesome! Let me know how they turn out.

        Reply
    4. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

      December 30, 2014 at 1:46 pm

      Whaaattt? I'm at Trader Joe's all the time & have never seen these. Definitely making a special trip for some!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 30, 2014 at 7:33 pm

        You better!

        Reply
    5. Julia says

      December 30, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Where the hell were the cooked lentils when I was too distraught to wait 30 minutes, eat blondies or floss last week?! I tell yah, re-prepared food is a GODsend around the holidays. Screw making things from scratch, we've got emotions to feel.

      Yes to these burz that stick together...and the ginger?! Slap me in the mouth with these. Love you, my dear!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 30, 2014 at 7:34 pm

        "Screw making things from scratch, we've got emotions to feel." <-- This is precisely why I adore you.

        Reply
    6. Rebecca Lwin says

      December 29, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Hey Alexis, just wanted you to know how much you've inspired me in these past several months I've been following your blog. You are an amazing young dietitian! You have passion, energy, creativity, and a down-to-earth REAL-NESS that is just so darn endearing! Your writing just seems to reflect YOU- positive, witty, too *&!$ funny, even when things are hard. You go, girl! Whatever you are going through now, I wish you the best through it. Stay focussed on the important things, not the urgent things. And take care of yourself too! Coming from a mom of 3 and fellow MS/RD… 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 30, 2014 at 7:35 pm

        Wow, Rebecca--thank you so much for that sincere, heartfelt comment. It really made my day when I needed it most 🙂 Thanks for the support!

        Reply
    7. Amy Manske says

      December 29, 2014 at 8:53 pm

      Love TJ's precooked lentils! Thx for the recipe.

      PS I saw up above you hate hacking at your pomegranates… if you cut it in half, then fill a big bowl with water, put the pom under the water and start getting the arils out. So much easier!! It'll change your life 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 30, 2014 at 7:35 pm

        That sounds dreamy!! Thanks for the tip.

        Reply
    8. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Hope everything is okay with you girl! Just stay strong and push through. <3

      Veggie burgers that fall apart are the bane of my existence. These look perfect!

      Reply
    9. Lauren says

      December 29, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      These look amazing lady! Having a firm veggie burger is the best!
      I hope you are ok love, and that the rough time passes soon. Breathe through it and remember... this too shall pass! xx

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 7:13 pm

        Don't you just love a firm veggie burg?! Thanks for the kind words, Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    10. Dana | fresh simple five says

      December 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Sounds like these lentils are the ultimate "comfort" food at the moment. Hope you start feeling better soon!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks, Dana! I never thought of lentils as comfort food, but you nailed it 🙂

        Reply
    11. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      These look so delicious!! Some conveniences are worth it - like lentils! And I LOVE my black Zella leggings too.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:42 pm

        I agree! Speaking of convenience foods...I'm starting to think that buying pomegranate arils would be a gazillion times better than hacking at the pom with a wooden spoon until my shirt is covered in red red dots!

        Reply
        • Amy Ryan says

          December 31, 2014 at 1:17 pm

          Just found your blog through fitness loft. Love your blog. Tip on pomegranates. Get large mixing bowl and fill with water. Score the fruit. Place under water to pull apart and retrieve seeds. Way less mess.

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            January 05, 2015 at 8:17 pm

            Awesome! Great tip--I tried it tonight!

    12. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      December 29, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      I hope everything is okay! Sending love and light your way!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:43 pm

        Thanks doll!!

        Reply
    13. Sarah says

      December 29, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      I discovered those little pre-cooked TJ's lentils just last week and I'm now officially over my fear of lentils! Totally in love... and now excited to try them in a new recipe!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        Awesome! I'm so glad you have them for this recipe!

        Reply
    14. Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      December 29, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      I am sorry you have been having a bit of a rough time, but I am SO happy that you made these. They sound fantastic! I am totally with you on HATING the lentil cooking part. I need to start buying them pre-cooked.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:53 pm

        Thanks Hannah 🙂 You're so good at cooking lentils!! But I think you'd be obsessed with how convenient these are.

        Reply
    15. Chelsey says

      December 29, 2014 at 11:25 am

      These look and sound incredible! I too LOVE the pre-cooked lentils from TJ's when things get busy....hope you're able to take a break in there! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    16. April says

      December 29, 2014 at 11:15 am

      I lurve yew and can't wait to make these thangs. Going thru hummusapien this week to set myself up for success now that I'm back in town. Thanks for being so giving and loving, and namely, for being you.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:54 pm

        Love you too, April! Thanks for the support 🙂 XO

        Reply
    17. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      December 29, 2014 at 9:09 am

      Why have I never purchased these from TJ's? I'm all for anything that saves me time in the kitchen--WIN!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:55 pm

        It's a game-changer, my friend!

        Reply
    18. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      December 29, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Alexis, these burgs look fabulous. I hope whatever is going on is short lived. Hugs!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 4:56 pm

        Thanks so much, Maryea! Me too.

        Reply
    19. Dietitian Jess says

      December 29, 2014 at 8:22 am

      Hope everything is okay chica! Everyone talks about these precooked lentils from Trader Joes- I need to find them and buy them and make these burgers asap because you can never have enough ginger in your life!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 29, 2014 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks Jess 🙂 I agree--ginger is the bomb.com!

        Reply

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