Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown lentils or 2 cups green lentils
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled brown bread
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or 1/4 cup cashews
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh herb (e.g. basil, oregano, parsley, etc.)
  • salt and pepper
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  • Mix potato and lentils well.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, sesame and sunflower seeds, nuts, onion and garlic.
  • Finely chop the herbs and add to the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Mix everything together.
  • Divide into portions and form into burger shapes.
  • Heat a little oil in a fry pan and fry the burgers over moderate heat about 5 minutes each side.
  • Place onto buns with salad and sauce of choice e.g. hummus, chilli, tomato etc.