These lentil patties are better than meat! Protein rich, easy patties recipe! Quick and Easy Recipe

nut butter

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

flaxseed

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Chia seeds provide similar binding properties.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a cost-effective grain alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is a gluten-free option.

Rinse and cook red lentils until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Chop onion, garlic, and carrot finely.

Sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped carrot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cooked red lentils, tomato puree, salt, black pepper, and optional red chilli powder.

Mash the mixture with a fork until combined but still chunky.

Form the mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Chill patties in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Preheat skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.

Cook patties for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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