This is just one of the delicious recipes you will find in the BiomeMD® program.
Just like all the recipes in The BiomeMD® program manual, these lentil patties are full of ingredients with gut-healing properties.
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Lentils, green banana flour, onion and garlic which are prebiotics that help the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
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Gelatin powder is mainly made of glycine and proline, both of which provide energy for the cells that line the gut wall.
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Pea protein powder contains the entire range of amino acids and has been shown to produce a more diverse and healthy gut microbiota when compared to whey protein powder.
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Broccoli and cauliflower are high in vitamins and antioxidants to help with neutralizing and removing toxins from the body.
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Flaxseeds contain a precursor of omega-3 fatty acids and have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Herbs are high in polyphenols to further help the growth of healthy gut bacteria and to assist with detoxification.
Read more: Top 10 probiotic foods that can improve your gut health
They may take a bit of time to make but it’s worth it because you won’t get such high quality ingredients if you were to buy patties at a health food store or a café. To save time, you can make large batches and freeze them before baking. It’s really worth the extra effort.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
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1 cup cooked lentils
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1 tbsp green banana flour
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1 tbsp pea protein powder
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1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
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2 tbsp coconut oil
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1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
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1 cup finely chopped broccoli
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½ onion, diced
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1 clove garlic
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tsp grated turmeric
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2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup water
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1 tsp gelatin powder (optional)
Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
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Heat coconut oil in a pan and heat the onion until slightly browned.
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Add cauliflower and broccoli and cook until soft. Adding water as needed.
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Add garlic, turmeric, ginger and coriander and cook for another 5 mins.
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When ready, set aside and allow to cool.
In a large bowl
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Add all ingredients except water and mix well.
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Add ¼ cup of water and mix well.
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Keep adding water until you’re able to make a patty that keeps it’s shape.
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Divide into 2-4 patties and place on baking tray
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Bake at 180C for 7-8 mins then flip over and bake the other side for another 7-8 mins.
Lentil patties can be enjoyed on their own or served with avocado and salad.
*TIPS: You can make a large batch of these patties, dividing them into portions and freezing them (rather than baking). When ready to eat, plcey the frozen patty on a baking tray and cook on each side for 10 mins. For a low-carb version, you can leave out the green banana flour and lentils and add some extra vegetables, such as grated zucchini or carrots.