Spiced Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers

Spiced Lentil Carrot Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked lentils
    3 carrots, grated
    1 onion, diced
    3/4 cup whole grain flour, approximately
    water (optional)
    pinch sea salt
    1 teaspoon coriander
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    pinch salt
    pinch black pepper
    1 to 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil

Directions:

1. Before you begin, the lentils must be fully cooked. Gently boil them in enough water to cover them by 2 inches, with NO salt. Lentils will take about 30 minutes to cook. Drain lentils and place in bowl.

2. Add carrots and onion. Mash them a bit, but not too much. Add enough flour to get them to the point where they will stick together. You may also need to add a bit of water.

3. Season the mix with the spices (coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper); stir them through well. With your hands, form the lentil mix into burger shapes.

4. Add a teaspoon of olive oil to a heated pan and lay the burgers in. Leave them for about 10 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook another 5 to 7 minutes. Put the burgers in an oven on low heat to keep them warm while you cook the second batch.