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Hi All,

I have started this blog so that I can share recipes with family and friends. It is a bit of an experiment, so bear with me as I begin this blog-journey.

Here is the first one - pretty simple but tasty. I have started making up batches of these Vege Burgers because I need something to put on the plate of our resident vegetarian (Glen), but I kind of like them too!

Sweet Potato, Lentil & Chickpea Vege Burger Patties

Ingredients:

1 tin (440g) of Lentils (rinsed and drained)
1 tin (440g) of Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1 Sweet Potato (grated)
1 Brown Onion (diced finely)
2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 eggs
1 cup of Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup each of Pepitas and Sunflower Seeds
1/2 cup Sultanas
2-3 Tbs Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil for frying

Spices:
1-2 tsp each of corriander powder, cumin powder, cumin seeds, carroway seeds, garam masala curry blend (or your favourite curry blend). 

* Use these spices to you own taste - I like these flavours so I tend to be generous with them - if you are not sure, just add one tsp.

Method:

Heat a large pan with oil on medium heat.

Add Onion and garlic, cook for a couple of minutes to soften, then add grated sweet potato, lentils and chick peas. 

Add spices and stir through. Cook until sweet potato is cooked through, but still firm. You need to stir this often as it may become sticky, drop the heat if necessary.

Place cooked mixture into a large bowl and allow to cool. 

Add the rest of  dry ingredients when it has cooled slightly, then fold in 2 eggs. 

Add breadcrumbs (1/2 cup at a time), mixing through so there are no dry bits. Mixture should be sticky, not crumbly and hold together when pressed.

Preheat oven approx 180 deg. Celsius (170 for Fan Forced ovens).

Line 2 biscuit trays with baking paper, spray with a little oil.

Take a handful of the mix and shape into patties (about the size of your palm). Flatten a little as you place them onto the tray.

This will make approximately 18-20 patties, depending on the size of your patties.

Spray with a little oil, place in oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, remove when the Vege Patties are golden brown.

Serving Suggestions:

I serve this on the side with some plain yogurt and sweet chili sauce and salad OR as a burger with hummus, yogurt and sweet chilli.