Lentil Beetroot Burger

Lentil Beetroot Burger

• Total Time: 3 hrs
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped red beets
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 prunes, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 1 flax egg (1tbsp ground flax seed + 3 tbsp water bloomed for 10 minutes)
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for frying

Method:

• Soak lentils for 2 hours, then bring them to a boil until tender (approximately 25 minutes).
• Boil the beets in ½ cup of water until tender.
• Prepare the flax egg.
• In a pan, sauté garlic and onions until translucent and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the lentils, beetroot, coriander, mint, parsley, prunes, rice flour, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Pour in the lemon juice, flax egg, sautéed onion & garlic and apple cider. Mix all together until well incorporated
• Divide the mixture into even portions and shape each one into a burger patty.
• Place the burgers on a heated pan or skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side.
• Assemble the burger with your favorite fillings and enjoy!