Red Lentil Burgers

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:29:54 GMT

Step 1

Bring 250ml of water to the boil, then add the red lentils and bay leaf. Gently simmer the lentils for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to stop them sticking, until tender. Drain any excess water and remove the bay leaf.

Step 2

2 Whilst the lentils are cooking, heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the carrot, onion and bacon. Fry them for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're soft.

Step 3

Blitz the oats in a food processor until they've turned into a powder. Mix the oat flour and breadcrumbs with the cooked ingredients along with the soy sauce and chopped coriander. Shape the mixture into two burgers.

Step 4

If you're frying, heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the burgers for 2 minutes on either side until golden brown. If you're baking, preheat the oven to 200°C and cook the burgers for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway.

Step 5

They will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you're eating them straight away, top them with some chilli jam, put them in a burger bun (if using) and serve with a mixed leaf salad and cherry tomatoes.

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