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Spinach Lentil Veggie Burgers

August 17, 2016 by Meghan 40 Comments

Green burgers are so hot right now.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

Or at least I think they should be, and since I am the all knowing and powerful Oz, spinach and green lentil burgers should be the latest and greatest trend.

Also, will somebody please let the good witch know there’s a new sheriff in town. Cool, that’d be awesome. I’d tell her myself but I stole her pink glitter wand years ago, and she still hasn’t forgiven me. You understand. Granted I never did apologize but that’s a minor detail.   

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

Speaking of wands, I’d like to wave mine high while shouting from the rooftops about my new vegan burger creation.

It’s good and it’s green. Yes green, and I don’t mean in “the meats gone bad” kind of way because there’s no beef involved in these babies. Once you get past the unusual color, you’ll come to realize this burger epitomizes health and wellness. It also tastes pretty awesome too. The reason it’s so deliciously decadent is because the use of green lentils, spinach, a few simple seasonings and some rolled oats. Owning a food processor doesn’t hurt either.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

I’m going to let you in on a secret, you don’t actually need a lot of fancy pants components to make veggie burgers. You just need a few high quality ingredients, which is why I used French green lentils and rolled oats from Farmer Direct Co-op. Well that and they sent them to me.

Now you all know I very rarely write sponsored posts, mainly because I’m damn picky about who and what I endorse. This is a company I can get behind though. Their ingredients are organic, fair trade, and most importantly sourced from local family farms in Canada.

Farmer Direct Co-op Products

It’s no secret I love all things Canadian. Hello, Mackintosh toffee, Coffee Crisps, ketchup flavored potato chips, Spoons, Timbits, poutine and now Farmer Direct Co-op. While the company is not in my neck of the woods, I’m super stoked they are supporting the local folks in theirs. For my non-Canadian peeps, you can find Farmer Direct Co-op products at Whole Foods.

These spinach and lentil veggie burgers are not only incredibly tasty, vegan and gluten free (if you use GF oats), they’re also ridiculously easy to make, and I can prove it.

My hubby made these all by himself. While he makes a fabulous sous chef, he’s also the reason I say things like “do not overmix” in my recipes. 

So go forth and get green with your burgers.

It’s so hot right now.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

Spinach Lentil Veggie Burgers
2016-08-16 12:58:12
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These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups cooked French Green Lentils
  2. 2 cups Spinach
  3. 1 cup Onion, cut into chunks
  4. 2 cloves Garlic
  5. 1 tsp. Cumin
  6. 1 tsp. Oregano
  7. 1 tsp. Parsley
  8. 2 Flax Eggs* (2 Tbsp. of Flax Powder mixed with 6 Tbsps. of water) or 2 Eggs (if not vegan)
  9. 1/2 tsp. Salt
  10. 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  11. 2 tsp. yellow Mustard
  12. 1 1/2 to 2 cups Rolled Oats
  13. Olive oil, to grease skillet.
Instructions
  1. Cook French green lentils according to package.
  2. Add all ingredients from the lentils through to the mustard to a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly combined and mixture is wet, stopping to scrape down sides as necessary. Pour the wet mixture into a medium sized bowl.
  3. Add oats by the half cup full until mixture is sticky although solid enough to form patties. I used the full two cups of oats. Form into four separate patties.
  4. Add a touch of olive oil to a skillet set at medium heat. Place patties on skillet and cook for a few minutes, until brown on each side. Reduce heat to low and cook for a few more minutes until cooked through in the center.
Notes
  1. *To make the two flax eggs, combine 2 Tbsp. of Flax Powder and 6 Tbsps. of water. Stir and then let sit for 15 minutes until mixture is the consistency of an egg.
By Meghan McCarthy
Clean Eats, Fast Feets http://cleaneatsfastfeets.com/
 These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

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Comments

  1. Danielle says

    August 17, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    Such a fan of this for such many reasons. Ok so many reasons! Love lentils. Love Canada. Love spinach. Love flax egg idea. Love you. And I love that I can have my hubby make them. He’s the veggie Burger King. If he makes them be sure I’ll be taking pics!!!!
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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:11 AM

      I can’t wait to see them, even if you make them. You can send me a pic. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  2. Liz says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:33 AM

    Those burgers look heavenly!
    Also, now I am craving Coffee Crisp.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:12 AM

      You bring the coffee crisps and I’ll provide the burgers. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  3. Tara says

    August 17, 2016 at 6:37 AM

    Ooh, I’ve not done a lot of cooking with lentils. But I definitely need to get back on the homemade veggie burger train- they’re so easy but I’ve been relying on the packaged ones of late due to general life busyness.

    My fav veggie burger of all time is Iowa Girl Eats’ Chipotle Black Bean Burger. So delicious.

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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 9:13 AM

      I will have to check out this black bean burger. I also love Peas & Crayons Sweet Potato Chickpea burgers. So much flavor. You can never have too many veggie burgers in your freezer. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  4. Suzy says

    August 17, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Whoa whoa whoa you guys don’t have Coffee Crisps down there? You’ve finally got ketchup chips now though, no? I feel a care package coming on. Okay so my stepdaughter hates meat burgers, but I KNOW she’d eat these. I actually never thought to try veggie burgers for her! Hmm… now THAT would be love, eh?
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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:16 PM

      Nope no Coffee Crisps which is probably why I adore them so. I believe you can now get ketchup chips but they’re hard to find.
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  5. Lily says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    These look amazinggggg. I have some red lentils that have been staring at me in the pantry and I am not sure what to do with them, because soup seems so out-of-season at the moment. I think making some veggie burgers will work! Although I do eat meat and love my beef burgers, I do appreciate a solid burger such as this. Looks tasty! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:17 PM

      Don’t you love using up the pantry items? These burgers are perfect for it. Oats and lentils done!
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  6. Katie says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Haha, I’m green with envy for these burgers. I think I should also steal a pink glitter wand so I can whip up a batch myself…

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:19 PM

      Pink glitter wands make life better. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  7. meredith @ cookie chrunicles says

    August 17, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    I am always looking for a new veggie burger recipe! yum
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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:19 PM

      Yes, I think you would really like these. Even my Hubby did and he likes a good meat burger.
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  8. Lindsay says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Farmers direct is awesome! I’m so Makingn this and freezing a ton! Genius my friend
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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:22 PM

      I know I love the Farmer Direct products. I actually plan on making a batch of these and freezing them too. I kept my first three batches small since they were test rounds. Now that I know they’re fantastic, bring on the batch cooking.
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  9. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    August 17, 2016 at 1:50 PM

    I’d be slightly insulted that you mentioned me after Mackintosh toffee, Coffee Crisps, and ketchup flavored potato chips if they weren’t so dang good. And now you’ve got me craving candy bars and Timbits… so thanks ๐Ÿ˜› But let’s talk burgers! Because these are great and I love the green. I’ve actually never been a fan of traditional burgers, but I LOVE veggie ones… and have yet to actually make my own. I know I know. You need to hold me to it.
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    • Meghan says

      August 17, 2016 at 2:31 PM

      I mean have you had coffee crisps?! They’re just so damn good.

      I’m holding you to it. Go make a green burger.
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  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 17, 2016 at 4:46 PM

    I heart you. And green burgers (but also not in a meat’s gone bad way). Think I can slip these by Vegas? I know the baby sister will eat them.

    Also, you CAN get FDC products in Whole Foods nationwide. They’re also in the bulk bins (with more stuff like hemp seeds!). I’m just full of good info, eh? ๐Ÿ˜‰
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    • Meghan says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      I’m guessing Vegas will notice the burgers are green, although if she can do a veggie burger, she’ll be ok with these. The Hubby was a fan.

      Whole Foods huh? Thanks for the tip, I’ve updated the post. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  11. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    August 17, 2016 at 10:17 PM

    Can we take a moment to bow down at the amazing styling of the burgers? The drizzle, the cheese, the…..green monster in the middle ๐Ÿ˜€

    I love all the ingredients, minus the parsley. I’ll just replace it with curry.
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    • Meghan says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:26 AM

      I channeled Juli for the burger styling since no one makes meat look quite as good as she does. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  12. Miss Polkadot says

    August 18, 2016 at 4:41 AM

    Well, -foe- would be an exaggeration but I’m generally not a fan of burgers. Here’s to hoping my family will have some mercy in deviating from their current go-to restaurant in Hamburg – a hip burger restaurant, granted with tons of veg options – sometime soon. That all being said you nailed it with the burgers here. My stomach started rumbling at the sight of the picture you shared in your Week in Review already. Note to self: don’t read your blog when hungry. Really, though, if you ever felt like inviting me for a veggie burger dinner I definitely wouldn’t say no.
    Oh and now that you claimed the title of Burger Queen of Oz I’m not sure the good witch will ever forgive you. Glitter wands, veggie burgers . it’s a big deal.
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    • Meghan says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:28 AM

      I think staying away from food blogs in general is a good idea when you’re hungry. If not, you’ll be all sorts of hangry by the time you’re done reading. At least I always am.
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  13. Pat says

    August 18, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    I was so excited to see a vegan recipe! I love your blog and read every post. I veganize any recioe I can and now I can make this one just the way it is. Thank you.

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    • Meghan says

      August 18, 2016 at 8:30 AM

      Hooray, I’m thrilled to hear that Pat. I actually made these with eggs and flax eggs to ensure they’d work both ways. My Taco Salad recipe with cabbage is another vegan one too. Enjoy!!
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  14. Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says

    August 20, 2016 at 12:13 AM

    Green burgers sounds like a delicious hot thing! In the past I’ve had a lot of difficulty making veggie burgers that don’t fall apart, but I’ve gotten better lately. ๐Ÿ™‚ A good recipe also helps.
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    • Meghan says

      August 21, 2016 at 10:02 AM

      The oats are great and act as a binder to help keep the burger patties together well. I hope you try them.

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      • Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says

        September 13, 2016 at 10:23 PM

        Just made these! Yum! They “burgered” very nicely. ๐Ÿ™‚
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        • Meghan says

          September 15, 2016 at 8:44 AM

          Hooray. I’m thrilled to hear it! I love when people make the recipes. Thank you for letting me know Joyce. I really appreciate it.

          Reply
  15. Chelsea A says

    August 21, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    I feel like a bad Canadian for never having heard of this company before – but it sounds like one I can definitely get behind too! It’s too bad Whole Foods stores are so few and far between here in Canada. ๐Ÿ™

    But these burgers look amazing. And I love that they’re basically a salad IN a burger with all that spinach in there. That means more room for fries on the side of course. ๐Ÿ˜‰
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    • Meghan says

      August 22, 2016 at 9:33 AM

      There’s always more room for fries on the side.

      Also “a salad in a burger”…I love that and wish I had come up with it myself. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Cynthia says

    June 5, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    Do you mean 2 cups of Lentils that are already cooked? Or 2 cups of dry lentils and then cook them?

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    • Meghan says

      June 5, 2019 at 3:18 PM

      Great question Cynthia. The recipe calls for 2 cups of already cooked lentils. Let me know if you have any other questions.

      Reply
      • Cynthia says

        June 5, 2019 at 4:27 PM

        Thanks for answering back before supper! You saved me a disaster, lol!

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        • Meghan says

          June 7, 2019 at 8:53 PM

          Happy to be of service. ๐Ÿ™‚

          Reply

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