Lentil Walnut Burgers

Geema's Note:

I love the rich, nutty flavor of these delicious burgers. I don't think of them as an alternative to meat, but a tasty patty standing on it's own merits. It's delicious served with a creamy, mushroom sauce.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¾ cup toasted walnuts
• 1⁄3; cup dried breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves of chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• sea salt and pepper
• ¾ cup lentils , cooked,drained and cooled
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg

Directions:

1. Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, corander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor.
2. Process until finely ground.
3. Add the lentils and 1 Tablespoon oil; pluse until coarsely chopped.
4. Some of the lentils should remain whole.
5. In a large bowl, whisk egg.
6. Add lentil mixture and stir well.
7. Divide the lentil mixture into 4 equal size parts, and roll into balls.
8. Flatten them into 3/4 inch patties.
9. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
10. Add burgers and cook over medium low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently after 8 to 10 minutes.
11. Cook another 8-10 minutes.
12. Serve on buns as a sandwich, adding your favorite garnishes: tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, etc.
13. Or, serve as a main dish with your favorite sauce.

Reviews

[Nikoma]

This taste of these was good, reminded me of falafel actually. I was expecting more texture though! Maybe next time I would cook my lentils to a "not quite done" phase rather then soft. I'll give them credit for staying together PRETTY WELL, they were a little on the delicate side, but they didn't crumble. I got 6 patties from this. Used a vegan egg sub (1 heaping tbsp chickpea flour 2 tbsp water) That was my only change though.

[Cinnamon girl]

I loved the texture of these burgers (I used whole brown lentils after reading fluffernutter's review). However they were a bit too salty for me. I will definitely make them again but with half the salt.