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Vegan Thai Veggie Burger
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Vegan Thai Veggie Burger made with quinoa, lentils, squash and massaman curry. Perfect served in lettuce wraps. Soft, spicy and flavorful. Perfect for a weeknight dinner. Gluten Free too

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian, Healthy, Thai, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup diced squash
  • 2-3 tablespoons masamman curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free tamari
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 - 1 cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs + additional panko for dredging
  • 4 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
  • 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free tamari
  • For serving: chopped tomatoes lettuce leaves
Instructions
  1. In a pot combine lentils, squash and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook until lentils and squash are soft and cooked through. Drain.
  2. In a large bowl combine lentils, squash and quinoa. Smash the squash and mix everything together.
  3. Add curry paste, garlic, ginger and tamari. Mix. Add 1/2 to 1 cup panko, depending on how moist your mixture is.
  4. Form patties with your hands and dip into additional panko mixed with sesame seeds.
  5. Heat pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Pan fry thai veggie burgers for a few minutes per side until browned.
  6. Repeat with remaining veggie burgers adding more oil as needed.
  7. Combine the sauce ingredient in a small bowl, vegan mayonnaise, lime juice and tamari. Mix until smooth.
  8. Serve in lettuce wraps topped with tomatoes, sesame seeds, and vegan aioli.
Recipe Notes

As a side note - these veggie burgers are on the soft side. They are not super firm which is just how I like them, but for those who want a very firm burger I suggest adding more panko and adding a chia or flax egg.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Thai Veggie Burger
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 571mg25%
Potassium 474mg14%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 4900IU98%
Vitamin C 10.7mg13%
Calcium 129mg13%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.