Brown Rice and Lentil Burgers

This recipe can also be made into a lentil loaf and served with mashed potatoes and vegan gravy. Served as burgers, they are also very good cold topped with ketchup and mayo.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup brown rice
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  medium red onion, chopped
• 2  red bell peppers, diced
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1  teaspoon  dried chipotle powder or 1  teaspoon chili powder
•  breadcrumbs (optional) or  white flour (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add the lentils, reduce the heat and cook until softened, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Meanwhile in another medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice.
5. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is just tender, about 40 minutes.
6. Drain and set aside.
7. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the garlic, onion, and peppers until slightly browned.
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. In a large bowl, combine the lentils, rice and vegetables.
10. Add the salt and pepper powder and mix well.
11. Add a bit of bread crumbs or flour to hold the mixture together, if needed.
12. Make into burger-sized patties and place on a baking sheet, or press into a loaf pan.
13. Bake until slightly firm, about 15 minutes, or bake the loaf for about 25 minutes.