Pecan-Lentil Burgers

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Hamburgers, Lentils, Main Dish

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 tomato
  • 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.

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