Indian-Spiced Lentil Hemp Patties

By Brendan Brazier • September 20th, 2011 • 5696 Views

Nutrition-packed and with a unique flavor, these burgers will satisfy a large appetite.

Indian-Spiced Lentil Hemp Patties

Time: 30 minutes prep • Makes 4–6 patties

Ingredients: 

2–3 tbsp coconut oil, for frying

1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 medium)

1 stalk celery, minced

1 cup diced red pepper

6 medium cloves garlic, minced

¼ tsp ginger powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

½ tsp turmeric

½ cup hemp seeds

3 tbsp sprouted flax powder (or finely ground flaxseeds)

1 cups cooked red lentils

½ tsp sea salt, or to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium frying pan, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and red pepper, and saute until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
2. To the vegetable mixture, add the remaining ingredients and mix well, mashing the lentils with a fork. Adjust salt as needed. Hand-shape into 4–6 patties.
3. Heat a small amount of coconut oil in a large frying pan over low heat. The lower the heat the better, as it will allow the patties to cook longer and get a better crust. Place the patties on the pan carefully, and cook until brown underneath, about 10 minutes. Flip the patties over and repeat on the other side. Serve warm.

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Location:  Vancouver, CA

Brendan Brazier is a professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50 km UltraMarathon Champion.  He is the bestselling author of Thrive Fitness and The Thrive Diet and the creator of an award-winning line of whole...