These flourless green lentil hamburger buns are another creative way to make homemade bread without traditional flour. The recipe uses soaked green lentils, psyllium husks, olive oil, and a few simple ingredients to create soft, sturdy buns that are perfect for burgers and sandwiches. I’ve already made my flourless red lentil buns, and this green lentil version is another one I wanted to try. Green lentils give the buns a slightly earthy flavor and, together with psyllium husks, create a satisfying texture that holds up well to fillings. They’re naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free ingredients and are a great option when you want to experiment with different homemade bread alternatives.
Flourless Green Lentil Hamburger Buns
Description
These homemade hamburger buns are made without flour using soaked green lentils, psyllium husks, olive oil, and baking powder. They are soft, filling, and sturdy enough for burgers or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Soak the green lentils overnight.
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The next day, drain and rinse the lentils well.
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Add the lentils and water to a blender.
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Blend until you have a completely smooth mixture.
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Add the olive oil, psyllium husks, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix everything well.
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Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes so the psyllium can absorb the liquid and the mixture can firm up.
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Shape the mixture into 6 buns.
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Place the buns on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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Bake at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
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Allow the buns to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Količina po porciji
- Calories 140kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Why are these buns interesting?
The most interesting thing about these buns is what they don't contain: there is no wheat flour or traditional bread flour at all.
Instead, soaked green lentils form the base, while psyllium husks help bind everything together and give the buns enough structure to hold a burger. It's a great example of how legumes can be turned into something completely different from their usual use.
Green lentils instead of flour
Green lentils are a particularly interesting base for homemade buns because they provide plant-based protein and fiber, while also creating a substantial, filling texture.
The flavor is slightly earthy, which works especially well with savory burger fillings, vegetables, hummus, or grilled ingredients.
Why is psyllium important?
Psyllium husks are doing a lot of the work in this recipe. They absorb water and create a gel-like structure, helping the blended lentil mixture hold together and making it possible to shape it into buns.
Don't skip the 10-minute resting time — this allows the psyllium to hydrate before you shape the buns.
A different version of my flourless buns
I've already made flourless red lentil buns, and this recipe uses green lentils for a slightly different version.
It's fun to compare different lentils and see how they behave in homemade bread recipes. If you enjoy experimenting with flourless recipes, this is a good one to add to the collection.
Great for burgers
These aren't just a substitute for bread — they're sturdy enough to actually use as burger buns. Fill them with your favorite burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, or whatever you normally enjoy in a burger.
They also work well for sandwiches.
Don't make them too thin
When shaping the buns, keep them reasonably thick. They will firm up as they bake, and a thicker bun gives you a better texture for slicing and filling.
Let them cool before cutting
The buns continue to set as they cool. Let them cool for a little while before slicing so they are less likely to crumble or feel too soft inside.
Can I add toppings?
Yes. Before baking, you can sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, or other seeds you enjoy.
