Ingredients:

         1 tablespoon olive oil

         1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

         2 cloves garlic, minced

         1 teaspoon dried parsley

         1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

         1/4 teaspoon paprika

         1/2 cup dried lentils

(can use precooked if short on time)

         2 cups water

         1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

         2 tablespoons oat flour (optional)

         2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds

         1/2 teaspoon sea salt

 

Method:

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan on medium high heat and cook onions until soft.
  2. Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, paprika and lentils.
  3. Add water and bring to boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pot. Cook until lentils are tender and water has completely evaporated – about 30 minutes, 
  4. Make sure lentils are dry and not soggy.
  5. Transfer lentil mixture to a large bwol and add all tiher ingredients.
  6. Can add extra spices and herbs to taste.
  7. Use form to mash mixture until sticking together
  8. Bake in preheated over (350 degrees F) for 30 minutes or until brown and crispy on the outside,

*Step 3 can be missed if using pricked lentils – just heat them with spices in a pan before adding rest of ingredients.

Garnish with vegetables and hummus to eat.