Pecan-Lentil Burgers

In '1,000 Vegan Recipes' by Robin Robertson

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  cooked brown lentils
• 1⁄2 cup ground pecans
• 1⁄2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1⁄4 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup wheat gluten flour (vital wheat gluten)
• 1⁄2 cup  minced onion
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4 -6  hamburger buns
•  lettuce leaf
•  sliced tomatoes
•  sliced red onion

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the lentils, pecans, oats, bread crumbs, flour, onion, parsley, mustard, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine, leaving some texture; taste and adjust seasonings.
2. Shape the mixture into 4-6 burgers.
3. In a big skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add the burgers and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Serve the burgers on the buns with lettuce, tomato slices, onion, and condiments of choice.