Green Lentil Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup almond flour

Directions

1. In a pot, cook the lentils according to package instructions. Drain any excess liquid, and set aside to cool.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooked lentils to the skillet, along with the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Remove from heat and add the parsley and almond flour. Stir until everything is well combined.
5. Form the mixture into burger patties, and press each one firmly to ensure that they stay together.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
7. Serve the burgers on a bun or with your favorite side dish.

Interesting Facts

• Green lentils are a great source of plant-based protein.
• Garlic is a great source of antioxidants and minerals.
• Almond flour is a great gluten-free alternative to regular flour.