Spiced Lentil Burgers

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Step 1

Cook lentils in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 15-20 minutes, or until soft. Meanwhile, heat 30ml of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion for 5-8 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and grated carrot and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the carrot beings to soften.

Step 2

Place the remaining 15ml of olive oil, cooked lentils and carrot mixture into a food processor along with all remaining ‘burger’ ingredients, excluding the sesame seeds. Process until everything is combined. The mixture may look a little wet, but it will thicken once refrigerated. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper. Using wet hands, take 2 tbsp of the mixture and roll into balls, then place on your tray and flatten to form large, round burger patties, approximately 2-3cm thick. Repeat for the remaining mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and an extra drizzle of oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.

Step 4

Meanwhile, slice burger buns in half and prepare the fillings. Once the patties are cooked, remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before assembling the burgers