Lentil Burgers

Method

Preparation time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

These lentil burgers can be served cold with a salad or eaten warm with some steamed
vegetables.

1. Wash lentils thoroughly until the water turns clear. Bring the lentils and stock to a boil in
   a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. You
   may need to add more water if needed.
2. In the meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a small skillet. Add the chopped
   onion. Sautee onions until soft and golden, add the garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes until
   fragrant, not too brown.
3. Then add the carrot and bell peppers and sauté over low heat, stirring frequently, until
   they start to become tender.
4. Once done, add the sautéed vegetables into the simmering lentils. Cover and simmer
   over low heat until the water is completely absorbed and the lentils are tender. Be
   careful the mixture does not burn. Remove from heat and let cool down completely to
   become firm.
5. In a small bowl, combine the beaten eggs with the salt, black pepper, dried herbs,
   sunflower seeds, and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with vegetables and lentils and stir everything
   together.
7. Slowly sprinkle in the sweet potato flour or chickpea flour and fold thoroughly into the
   mixture. If the base appears to wet, just add a bit more flour as needed.
8. I suggest, if time allows, refrigerate the paste for about 30 minutes as this helps to dry
   out any excess moisture.
9. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Form approximately 8 – 10 equal patties with
   your hands; keep them flat with rounded edges. Gently coat the patties on both sides in
   the breading.
10. Warm up coconut oil over medium heat in a skillet. Once the oil is thoroughly heated,
    cook the patties on each side for 5 – 6 minutes. Ensure they are cooked on the sides
    as well.
11. Optional: You can bake the patties instead. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Coat a baking
    sheet with sufficient coconut oil. Place patties on the baking sheet. Carefully flip each
    one so that both sides are moistened with coconut oil. Bake until the breading is nicely
    browned, for about 30 minutes. You can turn them over after about 15 minutes so they
    brown evenly.

This recipe has been kindly supplied by TOMAZ MUELLER.
Ayurvedic Practitioner
Wellbeing Artist

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