These apple lentil patties are savory and sweet; a flavorful and healthy swap for sausage. Serve these patties with avocado toast, greens, and tomatoes for a hearty breakfast sandwich.
Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
½-1 apple, diced into small pieces
½ cup oat flour*
¼ cup ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons ground sage
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons thyme
*Can be prepared in a blender using oats
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils. Combine with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Dice the apple and prepare the oat flour, if not done already.
- In a bowl, mash the cooked lentils with a fork. Add the oat flour, ground flaxseed, garlic powder, sage, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Stir until well combined. Fold in the apple pieces, start with ½ the apple and add more as desired.
- Form the batter into ~12 smaller patties and place them on a pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until desired texture.
- Allow to cool and then enjoy!
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