Vegan Lentil BBQ Patties
These hearty Vegan BBQ Lentil Patties are packed with smoky flavor, plant-based protein, and simple ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next meatless BBQ.
Servings: 11 patties
Calories: 135kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 sheet pan, lined with parchment paper
- 1 potato masher
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 cup minced red onion *or 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb cooked brown lentils, drained
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice *about 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger *use a microplane
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt *more as desired
- ⅓ cup oat flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- 11 tablespoons BBQ sauce *more as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add in the minced onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Drop the heat to low-medium. Add the lentils, minced ginger, smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, yellow mustard, lemon juice, veggie stock, tomato paste, and salt. Give it all a good stir until everything is mixed and incorporated. This usually takes about a minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Use a potato masher to mash up the lentil mixture. Be careful not to over-mash. You still want some whole lentils in the end. (About 50% whole and 50% mashed).
- Add the oat flour, and minced parsley. Carefully mix it all up until everything is totally incorporated.
- Use a 2-inch or large cookie scoop to scoop out 11 even balls of lentil mixture. Place them evenly spread out on a lined cookie sheet. Use the bottom of a glass cup, coated in avocado oil to slightly press the balls into a flatter patty. *Note: the patties will not expand.
- Cook for 15 minutes in the oven. Remove the patties from the oven and carefully spread about 1 tablespoon of your favorite BBQ sauce over the tops. Place the patties back in the oven to cook for another 15 minutes.
- Allow the patties to cool for about 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before serving.
Notes
Storage:
Once the patties are cooled to room temperature, store them in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 6 days.
To reheat, place up to three patties on a microwave-safe plate, place a paper towel over the patties, and microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Add an additional 20 seconds until they have reached the desired temperature.
Tips + Modifications
I highly recommend using Trader Joe's precooked brown lentils for convenience.
It's all about the BBQ sauce, in my opinion. Make sure to use your favorite brand! And, use less or more as desired.
If you are looking for a little spice, I recommend adding a dash of chili pepper to the mixture when cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg