Lentil Walnut Burgers

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves of chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• sea salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup lentils, cooked,drained and cooled
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg

Directions

1. 1

   Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, corander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor.

2. 2

   Process until finely ground.

3. 3

   Add the lentils and 1 Tablespoon oil; pluse until coarsely chopped.

4. 4

   Some of the lentils should remain whole.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, whisk egg.

6. 6

   Add lentil mixture and stir well.

7. 7

   Divide the lentil mixture into 4 equal size parts, and roll into balls.

8. 8

   Flatten them into 3/4 inch patties.

9. 9

   Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.

10. 10

    Add burgers and cook over medium low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently after 8 to 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Cook another 8-10 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve on buns as a sandwich, adding your favorite garnishes: tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, etc.

13. 13

    Or, serve as a main dish with your favorite sauce.