Lentil Nuggets

Lentil Nuggets Ingredients

1 cup dried red lentils (rinsed)1.5 cups water2 cups rolled oats1/2 bell pepper2 garlic cloves1/4 cup ground flaxseed1 T onion powder2 tsp dried basil2 tsp cumin powder

Instructions

Place the rinsed lentils and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes or until lentils have soaked up the water.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Place the oats in a food processor and pulse 3-4 times to break into small pieces (but avoid turning it into flour). Pour into a large bowl.Add bell pepper and all remaining ingredients to food processor and blend until no large chunks remain. Add cooked lentils to food processor and blend until ingredients are combined.Add lentil mixture to oats and stir to combine.Form mixture into golf ball sized balls, place on parchment lined baking sheet and press flat to form nuggets.Bake for 20 minutes, flip and then bake for an additional 10 minutes.Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving (they will firm as they cool).