This recipe is an option for the whole family and vegetarians. Stews are a very complete, easy, and cheap food. It characterizes for its plant-based proteins, iron, fiber, and vitamins.

Ingredients:

400 gr lentils soaked
75 gr oatmeal
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves
Sprigs of fresh parsley
Salt
Ground black pepper
Virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. Soak the lentils for at least 12 hours to soften well.
2. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Cut the red pepper into very small squares.
3. Mix the lentils, red pepper, onion, parsley and garlic cloves to form a dough. Season to taste.
4. Let the lentil burger dough rest in the fridge for an hour and then make buns and flatten them into a circular shape.
5. Once you have the hamburgers well-shaped, put a little olive oil in the pan and bring it to medium heat until it is hot. You can make them in the oven (optional). Serve them with a delicious lettuce, tomato, and grated carrot salad.

Lic. Karyn Reyna Ocampo
Nutritionist at Clínica Ricardo Palma