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A bbq lentil burger on a slate serving tray is topped with coleslaw and a toasted bun. Tiny tomatoes, red onion slices, and pickled peppers are next to the burger.

BBQ Lentil Burgers

These homemade BBQ Lentil Burgers are full of flavor with a sweet and tangy sauce that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 311
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups lentils cooked
  • 2 cups bbq sauce homemade or store bought
  • ⅓ cup onion diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil optional, such as olive oil or refined coconut oil

Equipment

  • Cooking pot
  • measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prep. Make sure that both the bbq sauce and lentils are prepared and ready to go. Wash and chop both the onion and the carrots.
  2. Cook. In a medium pot or a large skillet, heat the cooking oil on medium-high heat. If making this oil free, simply steam saute in water or broth. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrots, cooking until lightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the lentils and bbq sauce. Bring the lentils to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, slightly cover, and let the lentils cook in the sauce for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Serve. Once it is cooked, you can serve this on hamburger buns, in wraps, or on top of baked potatoes.

Notes

How to Store 
  • Fridge: Store any leftover lentils in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Variations 
The best part about making these bbq lentils at home is the ability to customize them to suit you and your taste buds! Here are a few ideas to get you started. 
  • Make it smokier: Add up to ½ teaspoon smoked paprika when adding the bbq sauce into the pan for some light smoky flavors. I don't typically like to add liquid smoke, as they contain a lot of artificial colors and flavors. 
  • Make it spicy: Add up to ½ teaspoon chipotle powder when adding the bbq sauce into the pan for some spicy flavors. You can make this as spicy as  you like. 
  • Refined Sugar Free: Making the bbq sauce at home is a great way to reduce the sugar content. A simple method is to replace the brown sugar with an equal amount of coconut sugar. You can also add in some maple syrup in place of the brown sugar, however, this can make the sauce a little less thick.