Mix linseeds in a small bowl with 2-3 tablespoons of water, and set aside. Over a low heat cook lentils, tomatoes, water, spices and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan until fragrant, the liquid is absorbed and lentils are soft, about 20 minutes (add more water as you cook if necessary, little by little). Add linseed mixture and stir well.
Cook quinoa as per packet instructions while the lentils are on, then sautée carrots and garlic together in a fry pan or skillet that you will use later to fry the burgers in.
Add all ingredients (except sesame seeds) while still hot to a large bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher. Mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick dough is formed. Allow to cool before you make into burgers. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, if too dry, add a drizzle of olive oil.
Add all ingredients (except sesame seeds) while still hot to a large bowl and mash with a fork or a potato masher. Mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick dough is formed. Allow to cool before you make into burgers. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour, if too dry, add a drizzle of olive oil.
Once you have a tray full of little burgers, sprinkle with sesame seeds and press them on a little bit.
You can either bake or fry these guys:
Bake in the oven at 200ºC/Gas mark 6/ 395ºF for 15 minutes, turning burgers over half way.
If frying, using a skillet or fry pan, fry in a little olive oil, over medium heat, 2-3 minutes each side, until crispy and golden brown and firm to touch. (Frying method tip: Fry sesame side down and sprinkle more on the other side while you cook)
Cook in small batches so you have room in the pan to move them around and flip over.
Serve with a spicy, sweet chutney, sriracha mayo or your favourite hummus and some salad leaves or put in a burger bun, lightly toasted and top with some salad, sliced tomato and chutney for a very flavourful, moorish veggie burger situation.