Red Lentil Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 tbsps tahiniNutrition
• 3 cloves garlicNutrition
• 4 tsps ginger rootNutrition
• 1 cup green peasNutrition
• 1 1/4 cups waterNutrition
• 1/2 cup red lentilsNutrition
• 2/3 cups rolled oatsNutrition
• 2 cups mixed vegetablesNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cut up 2 cups of vegetables and place them in your food processor. Pulse until pieces are smaller than a slaw recipe.
2. 2Add tahini, garlic cloves, a 1/2 inch piece of ginger root and black pepper. Keep pulsating until the texture is smooth.
3. 3Measure 1/2 cup red lentils and add to 1 1/4 cup water. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes.
4. 4Add some green chilies for a bite. Add a cup of cooked frozen peas for a higher protein content.
5. 5Use two tablespoons to spoon small rounds on to a prepared cookie sheet (use parchment paper to lower the fat content).
6. 6Treat yourself to a bit of yogurt or treat it as you would a regular burger.

Nutrition per serving

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