Spicy Kale Lentil Burgers [vegan + gluten-free] • Healthy Helper

Whip up these spicy kale lentil burgers, packed with protein and fiber from red lentils, kale, and sweet potato. A perfect plant-based meal option!

Looking for a hearty, spicy, and nutritious plant-based burger? This Spicy Kale Lentil Burger recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors. It’s the perfect option for a healthy meal that satisfies your craving for something savory and wholesome.

Ingredients Spicy Kale Lentil Burgers:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp dried basil, thyme, oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp mixed Italian herbs
• 1 large sweet potato, baked, peeled, and mashed
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• ¼ cup whole wheat or gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of water and allow to sit for about 5 minutes)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions Spicy Kale Lentil Burgers:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Lentils: Follow package directions for cooking red lentils. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
3. Prepare Kale: Microwave chopped kale for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix lentils, mashed sweet potato, kale, garlic, spices, flax egg, and breadcrumbs until evenly combined.
5. Shape the Patties: Form the mixture into four burger patties.
6. Bake: Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve on a whole wheat or gluten-free bun with your favorite toppings like avocado, lettuce, tomato, or a tangy yogurt sauce for an extra kick!

Health Benefits:

This burger is high in plant-based protein from lentils and kale, while sweet potato adds a boost of vitamin A. The bold blend of spices like cumin, chili powder, and cayenne gives it a flavorful, spicy twist, making it a perfect addition to any plant-based diet.

62 responses to “Spicy Kale Lentil Burgers [vegan + gluten-free]”

1. I heard about neat a few months ago, it seems like a great product. Cool recipe, love me some kale:)

   
   

2. These look delicious! I love using red lentils. Pinning.

   
   

3. These look so good Kaila! I will definitely have to try them!

   
   

4. So yum! How spicy on scale of 1-10 would you say the recipe is?

   
   

5. I’ve never cooked with a vegan egg replacement before! This looks like such a good option. Love that you went back and did an old favorite. I have to give these a try. pinned!
   Thanks for linking up with Meatless Monday!

   
   

6. I love a good lentil burger – I feel like you can really pack in so much more taste than you would in a regular burger a lot of times. These look so yummy!

   
   

7. Aww, those burgers are adorable! <3 I have a bunch of lentils I need to use up, so this would be perfect! 😀

   
   

8. Hi Kaila,
   Love all the healthy spices you have in the recipes – sounds great. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

   
   

9. These look soooo delicious! They are so thick and hearty, I want one right now! I love all the spices you used as well and that neat egg sounds like a great product, I have never heard of it before. Great recipe…my mouth is watering!

   
   

10. I love lentil burgers! These look great. Good call on the kale too!

    
    

11. I’m learning to like kale, so this recipe looks interesting! I’ve been thinking about going vegan for health reasons. I have a vegan friend, and she says it has helped her healthy a lot! Thanks for linking up at the Submarine Sunday Link Party!

    
    

12. Sounds delicious! Thanks for linking up at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

    
    

13. Love the spicy twist on this! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!

    
    

14. We love lentils, we love kale and we love burgers. It’s a win all around for us!

    
    

15. Your Burger looks delicious! I really appreciate you sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    
    

16. You had me at lentils and kale! That sounds like a cool product. I have never used any egg replaces except chia and flax seeds.

    
    

17. “Sure they make for tasty recipes, but they don’t help my vegan readers very much.”
    That made me giggle ;p
    I didn’t know Neat made an egg replacer – I’m so excited about this! I have used chia & flax dozens of times, but really want to try the Neat stuff. And these burgers sound insane! Yum =)
    Thanks for sharing them at Healthy Vegan Fridays – I’m pinning them and have no doubt they will end up on a plate in front of me in the very near future!

    
    

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19. I. Love. Kale. But I’ve never put it inside anything. Can’t wait to try this. Also love the idea of revamping old recipes. Thanks for linking! #SaucySaturdays.

    
    

20. I love that these use chickpea and chia flour! I have some dried lentils and now I know what to do with them besides make a cute centerpiece with hurricane candle holders. What a great recipe fo rmy kids to eat because they don’t like beef for some reason. Thanks for sharing this with #SaucySaturdays. I look forward to all your upcoming recipes:)

    
    

21. Oh, I have the Neat egg replacer but haven’t used it yet. Will do now :-). I also really like the flax egg because it’s so easy & convenient and adds some healthiness!

    
    

22. this is just a great idea. and love the pics!!! thnx so much for linking up to #SaucySaturdays

    
    

23. These sound great, Kaila! I’m always looking for new ways to use lentils. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!

    
    

24. I love using sweet potato and lentils in burgers but I’ve never thrown kale in too. The spice mix in these sounds really nice. Thanks for linking up with #freefromfridays

    
    

25. I absolutely love kale and these look absolutely delicious and a bit different. Perfect for lunch!!!

    
    

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27. These look delicious! We love veggie burgers in my house, and I can’t wait to give these a try 🙂

    
    

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