Lentil Walnut Burger
3/4 c. toasted walnuts, cooled
1/3 c. plain dried breadcrumbs
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 t. ground cumin
2 t. ground coriander
1/4 – 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
coarse salt & pepper
3/4 c. lentils, cooked, drained and cooled
4 T. olive oil
1 large egg
Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water by 1″. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer. Cover and cook until tender but still hold their shape, about 15 – 20 minutes. Drain well. In a food processor, combiine walnuts, bread crumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 t. salt, 1/4 t. pepper. Process until finely ground. Add lentils and 1 T. oil. Pulse until coarsely chopped. In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture and mix well. Divide into 4 equal parts, roll into balls and flatten with the palm of hand into 3/4″ patties. Heat 3 T. oil in skillet. Add burgers. Cook over med-low heat until crisp and brown. 8-10 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Top with slice of onion and place on roll if preferred.
This recipe came from Mom in 2009.