Recipe: Veggie Sausage Patties

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (14 oz) can lentils, drained
• 3 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
   

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients (except avocado oil) in a food processor and pulse until just combined.
2. If the mixture seems too dry, add water, a tablespoon at a time. If the mixture seems too wet, add more oats, a tablespoon at a time.
3. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
4. Scoop two tablespoons of the mixture at a time and place in the hot oil, gently pressing down with a fork to make a patty.
5. Cook until golden brown, flip, and continue cooking until cooked through.