Lentil and Cashew Burgers

Time
50 minutes
Contributed by
Caroline Trickey
Serves
8 patties
Method
- Heat a medium sized frying pan over medium heat. When hot, add a drizzle of oil and the cashews and toss around until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Return pan to heat, add the tablespoon of the oil and the onion, cook for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
- Add garlic, curry powder and carrot and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened slightly.
- Meanwhile, cooked lentils and egg in a food processor and process until pureed.
- Place lentil mixture, onion mixture, toasted cashews, oats, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix well to combine.
- Shape mixture into eight burgers. If you have time, cover and refrigerate the burgers for 1–2 hours as they will firm up and become easier to handle.
- Sprinkle the flour on a separate plate. Coat each burger in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat some of the extra oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes each side or until golden and heated through.
- Serve topped with relish or tzatziki along with a lovely winter salad or serve in a multigrain roll with lettuce, avocado, grated beetroot, grated carrot and relish.




