Chipotle Lentil Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cups Vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 medium Carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle in adobo sauce (chopped, adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (for that smoky flavor)
• 1 cup Oats (use gluten-free oats if necessary)
• 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal (mixed with 6 tablespoons of water to make a flax flax egg)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper
• 6 pieces Burger buns (check for vegan-friendly options)
• to taste Lettuce (for topping)
• 1 medium Tomato (sliced, for topping)
• 1 Avocado (sliced, for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Drain any excess liquid.

2. 2

   While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

3. 3

   Once the lentils are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables, chipotle, cumin, smoked paprika, oats, flax flax egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.

4. 4

   Using your hands, form the mixture into burger patties. You should get about 6 patties. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more oats.

5. 5

   Preheat your grill or a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they’re nicely browned and firm.

6. 6

   Toast your burger buns while the patties are cooking. Assemble your sliders with lettuce, a slice of tomato, avocado, and any other toppings you love!