These lentil and hemp seed patties are versatile enough to be enjoyed on their own, as a filling for burgers, or as a complement to your favourite salads and sides. The combination of lentils and hemp seeds offers not only a rich, nutty flavour but also a boost of essential nutrients, including healthy fats, fibre and plant-based protein.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more nutritious, plant-inspired meals into your week, this recipe is sure to become a new favourite in your kitchen.
This recipe comes compliments of Vasse Valley Brand Ambassador Sarah Grace, who has been loving hemp seeds lately for two main reasons:
- they’re just so versatile (sprinkle on salads, in smoothies, add them to pretty much anything!)
- they’re packed full of protein, omega-3s, healthy fats, fibre and important vitamins such as vitamin E and some B-group vitamins, & minerals such as iron and magnesium!
Sarah is a lover of all things health and true foodie at heart, Sarah is an energetic and enthusiastic final year student dietitian who thrives on empowering women to live their healthiest, happiest lives.” Follow Sarah here.
Find the recipe below for these flavour-packed lentil & hemp seed patties to make them for yourself
Ingredients:
- 1x 400g tin lentils (rinsed & drained)
- 1x large carrot (grated, unpeeled)
- 1x white onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup @vassevalley Raw Hemp Hearts
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2x eggs ▪️ 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Why hemp seeds?
Those familiar with hemp seeds (also known as hemp hearts) will know this all too well. Hemp hearts are a nutritional powerhouse and contain a range of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and high quality protein. Besides being super healthy, hemp hearts can be farmed sustainable, and often without the use of harmful agricultural sprays. Make sure the hemp products you purchase are Australian grown to ensure you are supporting your local hemp industry. Vasse Valley Raw Hemp Hearts are 100% Australian.
Cooking Method:
- Place lentils into a large mixing bowl and lightly mash them with a potato masher or the back of a fork.
- Add carrot, onion, Hemp Hearts, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper and mix together.
- Add eggs and breadcrumbs, and mix with hands to combine mixture (add more or less breadcrumbs to achieve desired consistency where the mixture holds its shape well).
- Lightly grease a fry pan and set heat to low/medium. Roll mixture into balls the size of your palm and lightly flatten mixture before transferring to fry pan.
- Fry patties for ~10 min, flipping halfway.
- Enjoy your lentil & hempseed patties on a burger or as part your favourite salad!
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