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.
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.
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Before baking, you can sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, or other seeds you enjoy.