Bold-Spiced Chickpea and Red Lentil Sausages: 5 Ways

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried red lentils (or cooked green lentils)
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if preferred)
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil or avocado oil for frying