Breadless Lentil Burger with Yoghurt, Tahini and Sauerkraut
Breadless Lentil Burger with Yoghurt, Tahini and Sauerkraut
Serves 2
Ingredients- 1 cup green lentils, cooked and drained
- 2 tbsp. tahini
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 large leaves of iceberg lettuce
- 2 tbsp. Greek Yoghurt
- ¼ cup sauerkraut
- Preheat the oven to 175C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a food processor combine the lentils, tahini, salt and pepper, chia seeds and lemon juice.
- Form the mix into patties using about 1/4 cup for each patty. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until warmed through and firm.
- Remove the burgers from the oven. Serve wrapped in a lettuce leaf and topped with Greek yoghurt and sauerkraut.
Benefits
Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse delivering plant based protein and assist with digestive health as they are high in fibre. They are low GI and a ½ cup serving is a great source of folate, manganese, thiamine, iron, phosphorus, potassium and copper.
Tahini adds to the plant protein and provides calcium as well. Increasing intake of plant based protein may help to reduce levels of inflammation in the body and assist with chronic health conditions. It also reduces our impact on the environment and saves some cash as meat prices increase.
Chia is high in magnesium for the nervous system and stress response, high protein and omegas for the brain. Chia seed is the ultimate seed and is thought to be the most nutritious food in the world. Full of omega 3, 6 and 9, antioxidants, protein, calcium, magnesium and fibre, these little miracle seeds are anti- inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, satiating and great for detoxing the gut and bowels.
Nutritional value per Serve
- 283 Kcal
- 11g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 13g Fibre
- 13g Protein