Name: Lentil Burgers Recipe
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 carrot grated; 1 zucchini grated; 1/2 onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 400g brown lentils; 1/2 cup wholemeal plain flour; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 2 tbs chia seeds; 1 tbs pepitas; 1 tbs sunflower seeds; 2 tbs fresh coriander chopped; 1 egg; 2 tbs water

by tessada Last updated on 08/15/2019

Yummy lentil burgers! Enjoyed by my 2 year old too. - tessada

Ingredients

1 carrot grated
1 zucchini grated
1/2 onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp ground cumin
400g brown lentils
1/2 cup wholemeal plain flour
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tbs chia seeds
1 tbs pepitas
1 tbs sunflower seeds
2 tbs fresh coriander chopped
1 egg
2 tbs water

Method

Step 1

Sauté onion, carrot, zucchini, coriander, garlic and cumin in a frypan until soft.
Step 2

Place in bowl and add remaining ingredients until well mixed.
Step 3

If necessary, add extra flour or breadcrumbs if too wet or extra water if too dry.
Step 4

Divide mixture and shape into patties.
Step 5

Place on a plate lined with baking paper and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 180C.
Step 7

Heat fry-pan and cool patties for 3-4 minutes either side being careful not to burn.
Step 8

Place on baking paper lined tray and place in the oven for 5-10 minutes to cook through.
Step 9

Serve chopped up in a salad or in rolls with all the burger fillings.