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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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These burgers are delicious served open-faced on a slice of good toasted bread topped with sliced tomatoes and your favorite salad dressing or salsa. Ingredients:
1 cup dried brown lentils |
2 cups water |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
salt or pepper |
1/2 tablespoon chili powder (optional) |
1 tablespoon ketchup |
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard |
3 garlic cloves |
1/2 bell pepper |
2 scallions, green and white parts |
1 celery rib |
1/2 cup pistachios or 1/2 cup walnuts |
1 carrot, shredded |
cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Put lentils and water in a pot, bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Simmer lentils until soft and water has been absorbed, adding a little more water if necessary. Stir occasionally.(about 30 min).
2. While lentils are cooking, finely chop the garlic, bell pepper, scallions, celery, and nuts.
3. In a frying pan large enough to hold the veggies, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the nuts and veggies until tender, about 10-15 minute Stir in the salt, pepper and chili powder, if using.
4. Transfer vegetable mixture and cooked lentils to a large bowl. Add the ketchup and mustard.
5. Mix well.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
7. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a baking pan.
8. Form burger mixture into 4 large or 6-8 small patties. Bake them for 30 minutes. If topping with sliced cheese, put it on during the last 2 minutes.
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