Ingredients for Quinoa and Red Lentil Burgers

• 240ml uncooked quinoa, rinsed in a fine sieve

• 80g dried red lentils

• 1 tablespoon salt-free all-purpose seasoning blend

• 25g quick-cooking oats or quinoa flakes

• 3 spring onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

• 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder

• 1 colher de chá de cominho em pó

• 1 colher de chá de páprica doce ou defumada

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh coriander or parsley

• Crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste

• Sal e pimenta-do-reino moída na hora a gosto

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

• Whole-grain buns, pitas, or English muffins (optional)

1. Pré-aqueça o forno a 218°C.

2. Combine the quinoa, lentils, seasoning blend, and oats in a medium saucepan with 850ml water. Bring to a rapid simmer; then add the spring onions, curry powder, cumin, and paprika as the water is heating up.

3. Simmer gently until the water is absorbed and the quinoa and lentils are done, about 15 minutes. Stir in the coriander, then season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the olive oil if desired for a little added richness.

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the inside of a round 1/2-cup measuring cup (like the one in the photo on the facing page) with a little olive oil. Grab a level scoop of the quinoa mixture; invert it onto the parchment, and give the bottom a sharp tap to release it. Using the bottom of the measuring cup, flatten the quinoa mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Repeat with the remaining quinoa mixture; you should wind up with 8 patties.

5. If you don't have a round 1/2-cup measuring cup, you can improvise by using any sort of 1/2-cup measure and shaping the mounds into burgers once they're on the parchment paper.

6. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each burger and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and firm on each side. Remove from the oven and serve the burgers on their own or with the bread of your choice.

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