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Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
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Cook lentils in 2 cups water until tender; drain.
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In a food processor, combine oats, and spices until well blended.
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Add carrots and onions to dry oat mixture in a bowl.
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Stir in cooked lentils and tamari to moisten until mixture forms a dough.
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Scoop out mixture with an ice cream scoop or large spoon onto an oiled baking sheet, or form patties with hands and place on baking sheet. (This recipe makes 6 large burgers.)
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Flatten burgers to size and shape desired; they will not spread as they bake.
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Bake for 20-30 minutes.
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Top with your favorite gravy or marinara sauce, or serve on a roll with all the fixings. Burgers can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for several months and reheated in the oven or in a skillet.