I try to include enough protein in each of the main meals. Then the strength and saturation is really enough for a long time. I eat legumes three or four times a week. These can be masha sprouts, lentil soup, red beans in vegetable soup, chickpeas in a salad or such simple cutlets made of green lentils. Turmeric, red and black pepper make legumes tastier and easier to digest, so I always add these spices to dishes with legumes.


These cutlets are prepared very simply, they are based on only a few ingredients: green lentils, carrots, tomato paste and spices. They are delicious to eat with any vegetables and almost any sauce - with pesto, vegan mayonnaise or a mix of olive oil, salt and sour cream. You can also put them on a whole-grain bun, add a spoonful of sauce, thinly sliced pickled cucumber - and you will get a delicious and satisfying vegan burger 😋

Ingredients:

1.5 cups boiled green lentils
1/2 cup grated carrots
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
3 cloves of minced garlic
3/4 tsp paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon dried onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Put one cup of boiled lentils in a large bowl and mash it properly. Add the remaining half cup of lentils uncompressed to add texture. Add grated carrots (you can squeeze them with a towel to remove excess moisture), tomato paste and other ingredients. Mix well. If the dough is too wet, add a couple of spoonfuls of flour (for example, spelt, corn or rice). Form 5-6 cutlets.

Fry the cutlets over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve ready-made cutlets with fresh or baked vegetables, your favorite sauce and enjoy!