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Lentil Burgers

Vegetarian and Vegan

Lentils are a great source of protein, vitamins, minerals and fibre. These easy to make lentil patties provide an alternative burger for those who want to try and eat more sustainably.

Nutritional information

KILOCALORIES-
242 Kcal
PROTEIN -
9 grams
CARBOHYDRATE-
29 grams
FAT-
11 grams
FIBRE -
4 grams

Ingredients

Makes 12 portions (141 g per portion)

1 cup of lentils, raw

500 mL water

1 level teaspoon of salt

2 Tbsp of oil, olive

200 grams of onion, raw

100 mL of lemon juice

200 grams of spinach, baby, raw

3 cloves of garlic, raw

1 level teaspoon of pepper, black

1 Tbsp of cumin seeds

100 grams of bread, crumbs, dry

100 grams of nuts, walnuts

1 Tbsp of oil, olive

6 rolls mixed-grain (258 g)

Directions

  1. Add the lentils to the water and salt, boil the lentils for 30 minutes until soft. Drain.
  2. Heat up the oil in a pan. 
  3. Add the diced onion, lemon juice, garlic, pepper and spinach leaves. Cook until soft. 
  4. Add the lentils and spinach mixture to a blender. Add the walnuts and blend together. Should make a smooth mixture. 
  5. Form into 6 large or 12 small patties, chill.
  6. Heat up the second measure of olive oil and cook the patties. 
  7. Heat up the burger buns, add plenty of fresh salad of your choice. Add the patties, yum!
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