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Seitan Burger in Bun with wedges and onion rings

Realistic Seitan Burger

The best seitan burger you will ever make!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 238 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Fresh Cooked Beetroot I used ready to eat beetroot from the vegetable section in the supermarket. If you are using raw beetroot please cook it before blending.
  • 265 g Tinned Brown Lentils (drained) I used a whole can
  • 160 g Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 2 tsp Garlic Granules
  • 1 tbsp BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • If you are using raw beetroot please cook according to instructions. If it is cooked, proceed to the next step.
  • Add the beetroot to a blender and start blending
  • Add the lentils to the blender and blend until smooth
  • Add the rest of the ingredients apart from the vital wheat gluten
  • Blend until it is all combined
  • Slowly add the vital wheat gluten, blending until it is all combined
  • Remove the dough and put it into a large bowl
  • Knead the dough for a few minutes ensuring it is all mixed in well
  • Leave the dough to rest for 5 minutes
  • Set up the steamer
  • Cut the dough into 4 and shape them into burgers
  • Steam the burgers for 25 minutes
  • Allow the burgers to rest until they are needed
  • Fry the burgers for 3 minutes on each side until they are slightly crispy
  • Serve and enjoy
Keyword burger, seitan