Holiday Recipes: Special 50th Episode of The Chef and The Dietitian

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier binder, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is often less expensive.

In a food processor, puree the 3 cups of pre-cooked lentils until they resemble a paste.

Add 1 pound of defrosted organic carrots to the food processor and puree until smooth.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of oats, leaving one cup whole and one cup pureed for texture.

Add 2 cups of chopped walnuts to the bowl, using one cup finely chopped and one cup coarsely chopped.

Chop one red onion finely and add it to the bowl along with a few cloves of garlic.

Add more than a half cup of chopped Italian parsley to the mixture.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of sundried tomato powder into the mixture for flavor.

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.

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