Lentil Patties (Herby & Flavorful)

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These vegan lentil patties are the best. This vegan lentil burger recipe is loaded with fresh herbs, spices, and lots of flavors. Also, these veggie burgers are loaded with iron, low in calories, and a great source of protein.

My love for lentils is just beyond. I eat lentils throughout the week all the time. I love adding lentils to salads and soups. When I don’t feel like cooking I try to make sure to opt for something healthy-ish. My go-to is lentil soup. When I don’t make homemade detox lentil soup I usually opt for Trader Joe’s or Pret a Manger Morrocan lentil soup. Both taste amazing! Check out the recipe for this lentil burger below.

Are lentils good for you

Lentils are low in calories, rich in fiber, protein, and iron. They may reduce help to reduce heart disease risk factors.

What’s in these lentil burgers

• French green or red lentils
• Oat flour 
• Grapeseed oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Garlic powder
• Ground Smoked paprika
• Cumin powder
• Cayenne powder
• Cilantro
• Sea salt
• Dijon mustard
• Water
• Lemon, juiced

How to make vegan lentil patties

1. Add the rinsed french green lentils to a small pot. The ratio I use is always 1 cup of lentils to 2 cups of water. Bring your water to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook them covered for 15-20 minutes until lentils have absorbed all the water and the lentils are soft, and almost a mashed consistency. Remove the lentils from the heat and set them aside.
2. Make a flax egg and set it aside. 
3. Add oats to a food processor or blender and blend until oats become a course flour. Set aside. 
4. In a food processor, process the carrots, onions, garlic, cilantro (sub for parsley) and set aside. 
5. In a large mixing bowl add your processed carrots, onions garlic, cilantro, lentils, and oat flour. 
6. Next, add sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne powder, dijon mustard, and the juice of half a lemon to the large mixing bowl. 
7. After that, add the flax egg to the lentil mixture and combine all ingredients well. 
8. Cover the lentil mixture and let it sit in the fridge for about 10-20 minutes. This will help the mixture bind together. 
9. Form the lentil patties. (You may need to add water or more oat flour until you get a mixture that holds its shape but isn’t so dry that it’ll crumble.)
10. Add oil (or water) to a pan over medium heat and place the lentil veggie burger in the pan (once the oil is hot). 
11. Cook about 3-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat this process until the mixture is used up. 
12. Top with more lemon juice. 
13. Serve with french fries, roasted vegetables, or cauliflower rice. Enjoy!

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