Lentil Burger Recipe

1 cup dry lentils, well rinsed
2½ cups water
½ teaspoon unrefined sea salt
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup rolled oats, finely ground
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 cup bread crumbs (we recommend sprouted grain bread, stale, and torn into small pieces and ground in a food processer)

In a saucepan place lentils, water, and salt, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer until water is nearly gone and lentils are soft, with splitting skins (about 45 minutes).
Sauté the onion, carrot, and bell pepper in oil until softer (about 3 minutes) then add garlic and continue for 30 seconds.
Mix the lentils, onions, carrots, pepper, turmeric, and soy sauce in large bowl.
Add the ground oats and bread crumbs, mix.
Form the lentil mixture into patties (should still be warm), which can now be frozen, refrigerated for a few days, or cooked immediately.

Heat some oil in a frying pan at ,medium to medium-high heat and place a burger on top. Fry until brown (1-2 minutes). Repeat on other side and serve.
In an oven at 400º bake on a greased baking sheet for about 15 minutes.