Vegan Lentil veggie Burger
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Diced Sweet Onion
- 1 Cup Red Lentils
- 2 to 4 Cups vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Chopped Fresh Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Chopped Fresh Garlic
- 1 Cup Peeled and Cubed Sweet Potato
- 1/2 Cup Diced Carrot
- 1/4 Cup Diced Fresh Tomato
- 1 Cup Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Fresh Chopped Turmeric Root
- Coconut oil for cooking
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Bread or Rolls to serve on
Instructions
- Heat Coconut Oil in a high sided pan. Saute onion, ginger, garlic, and fresh turmeric over medium high heat until translucent. The turmeric will give a yellow/orange color.
- Add in the Sweet potatoes and carrots. Cook for a couple minutes until they begin to soften. Then, fold in the lentils and stir until well coated. Add spices at this time and mix well.
- Add vegetable broth or water and bring to a simmer. Cook until the lentils get soft. Add more liquid if needed. Continue cooking until all liquid is absorbed and all ingredients are soft. Add in tomatoes at this point.
- Fold in the spinach and let it wilt down. Stir to mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Allow to cool. Take 1/3 of the mix and puree it in a food processor. Fold it back into the mix. Form the mix into patties. Heat in an oven or pan before serving.
- Spray bread slices or buns with pan spray. Sear on a grille or pan to toast. Place the "burger" on the bread and serve with your favorite accompaniments.