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Pav Bhaji Spiced Veggie Burgers

healthy veggie burgers made from lentils, vegetables, and oats spiced with classic pav bhaji flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 1 cup red lentils
  • 12 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables (cauliflower, brocolli, and carrots)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 medium jalapeno
  • 3/4 cup oats
  • 1-2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 3 tsp pav bhaji masala
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Place red lentils, frozen veggies, garlic, and jalapeno in a large pot and cover with 2 cups of water. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until frozen vegetables are cooked through, red lentils are tender (can be mashed with your finger tips), and any excess water has cooked off. Let cool, then add salt and pav bhaji masala. Transfer ingredients to a food processor. Add 1/2 cup of oats and pulse until everything is blended. Then add cilantro, and the rest of the oats if the mixture is still wet. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Oil hands, and start forming burger patties and place on parchment paper. After you are finished make sure to oil the tops of the burgers. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, oil the other side of the burgers bake for another 10 minutes.
  • You can also pan fry the burgers in a non-stick skillet to get that nice crispy exterior in less time.
    Assemble burgers with all the toppings!
  • To make cucumber sauce (raita): mix together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, 1/2 tsp salt and ground black pepper, 1 tsp lime juice
    To make lime pickle ketchup: blend together equal parts ketchup and hot lime pickle