Red Lentil and Amaranth Protein Patties

These little patties are so simple to whip up, amazingly versatile, and almost fool-proof. They are great on top of a salad, as an appetizer with a nice avocado mayo, or make them slightly larger and serve on a bun as a tasty veggie burger.  To boot, they are extremely nutritious, filled with lentils and amaranth which are packed with plant protein, and both of which are great for metabolism and heart health. A good dose of parsley adds a punch of Vitamin K (77% of your daily needs in 1 tablespoon!) Amaranth is carried in most food stores with a bulk section, near the quinoa. It is very similar to quinoa nutritionally, with a complete protein profile of all amino acids, but it’s about half the price and easy to digest. If you can’t find it, quinoa will work in these as well. Give it a try!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup amaranth, (uncooked)
• 1/2 cup red lentils (uncooked)
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium russet potato, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
• 1 Tbsp mustard
• 2 Tbsp ketchup
• 2 Tbsp rice flour (or wheat flour)
• 2 Tbsp coarse cornmeal (or regular)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1-2 Tbsp neutral oil (avocado, grape seed, canola)

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