Name: Red Lentil Veggie Burgers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsps tahini; 3 cloves garlic; 4 tsps Ginger root; 1 cup green peas; 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup red lentils; 2/3 cup rolled oats; 2 cups mixed vegetables

Ingredients

2 tbsps tahini

2 cups mixed vegetables

Directions

1.	Cut up 2 cups of vegetables and place them in your food processor. Pulse until pieces are smaller than a slaw recipe.
2.	Add tahini, garlic cloves, a 1/2 inch piece of ginger root and black pepper. Keep pulsating until the texture is smooth.
3.	Measure 1/2 cup red lentils and add to 1 1/4 cup water. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes.
4.	Add some green chilies for a bite. Add a cup of cooked frozen peas for a higher protein content.
5.	Use two tablespoons to spoon small rounds on to a prepared cookie sheet (use parchment paper to lower the fat content).
6.	Treat yourself to a bit of yogurt or treat it as you would a regular burger.

Nutrition summary

There are 80 calories in 1 serving of Red Lentil Veggie Burgers.

Calorie split: 20% fat, 60% carbs, 20% protein.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

80

% Daily Values*

Total Fat

1.79g

2%

Saturated Fat

0.273g

1%

Trans Fat

-

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.755g

Monounsaturated Fat

0.606g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

21mg

1%

Total Carbohydrate

12.3g

4%

Dietary Fiber

4.1g

15%

Sugars

1.27g

Protein

4.08g

Vitamin D

-

Calcium

25mg

2%

Iron

1.32mg

7%

Potassium

152mg

3%

Vitamin A

151mcg

17%

Vitamin C

3.1mg

3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.