Lentil Taco Burger Patties

These lentil patties contain beneficial and delicious ingredients and do not require much time to prepare. They can also be prepared on the grill, in the oven, or a pan. Due to many nutrients, they are an ideal option if we want to prepare a filling meal.

I love Mexican food, and it’s probably my favorite type of food. This includes not only tacos but also enchiladas, fajitas, nachos, and the famous guacamole. You can always find some jalapenos and fresh cilantro in my kitchen. So you can already assume that I am pretty good at making delicious and healthy tacos!

They are easy to make and easy to store. You need to put the ingredients in a food processor, form the patties, and then wait for them to bake in the oven. And if you make a lot at once, then freeze them for later.

Lentil Taco Burger Patties

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups of water
1 1/4  cup of dry lentils
1 can of chopped tomatoes
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 small white onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup of garbanzo flour
2 ounce can of diced green chiles
3 tablespoons of freshly chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons of chili powder
2 teaspoons of paprika powder
1/2 teaspoon of cumin
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 teaspoons of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
a pinch of black pepper
a pinch of sea salt
coconut oil cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Bring a pot with 2 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils and leave them to simmer for about 30 minutes. The lentils will fully absorb the water. If needed, add more water.
3. Drain the canned tomatoes and remove some of the liquid.
4.  Spray the baking sheets with coconut cooking spray.
5. Put the chopped carrot, onion, and jalapeno in a food processor and pulse to get a fine mixture.
6. Add in the lentils, tomatoes, green chiles, and all the seasonings. Pulse to combine thoroughly.
7. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the garbanzo bean flour. The texture should resemble slightly wet sand so that you can form into patties. If it seems too wet, add more flour (one tablespoon at a time).
8. Form the patties on the baking sheets. You can use about half a measuring cup for one patty and flatten it down with a rubber spatula. Bake patties in batches if you have only one baking sheet.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes on one side, then flip the patties with a spatula and bake for another 15 minutes.
10. The taco patties are now ready to be served. Enjoy!