Protein-packed Breakfast Patty

½ lb (250 g) split red lentils, cooked, drained, pureed

1 lb (500 g) ground pork

2 tsp (10 mL) salt

1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper, freshly ground

1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried sage

1 tsp (5 mL) dried fennel, crushed

2 each, garlic clove, minced

1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme

2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil

Mix together lentils, pork, salt, pepper, sage, fennel, garlic, and thyme in a large mixing bowl.
Combine thoroughly, cover, and chill for 15 minutes to set emulsion.
Divide mixture into 10 x 2.4 oz patties. These can be frozen if prepped ahead.
Heat a skillet with oil over high heat.
Fry patties for 4 minutes on the first side, flip, and fry for 3 minutes on the other.
Serve with a complete breakfast.
Patties can also be frozen and stored at this point for rapid reheat in a steamer.

Course🥞Breakfast

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🥞Breakfast

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🥐Brunch📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m