Name: Lentil Walnut Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 0.5 cup chopped red onions; 1 clove garlic; 0.25 inch ginger; 0.33 cup walnuts; 0.25 cup packed cilantro; 0.75 tsp salt (or more, depends on if the lentils were salted); 0.75 tsp ground cumin; 0.75 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp cayenne (hot! or use sweet paprika + a good dash of black pepper for less heat); 0.5 tsp garam masala; 3 null basil leaves (optional); 0.75 cup cooked brown rice; 1.5 cup cooked brown lentils (or 1 15 oz can); 2 tsp ketchup (or bbq sauce); 1 tsp oil; 1 null flax egg (1 tbsp flax seed meal mixed in 2.5 tbsp warm water, let sit for 2 minutes); 3.5 tbsp breadcrumbs (use gf breadcrumbs or flour to make gf)

Instructions

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1

In a food processor, combine chopped red onions (0.5 cup), garlic (1 clove), ginger (0.25 inch), walnuts (0.33 cup) and packed cilantro (0.25 cup). Process until finely chopped. Alternatively, cook the [chopped red onions] and [garlic] in oil (0.5 tsp) until golden, then add to the processor.
2

Add the salt (0.75 tsp), ground cumin (0.75 tsp), ground coriander (0.75 tsp), garlic powder (0.5 tsp), cayenne (0.5 tsp), garam masala (0.5 tsp), leaves (3 basil), cooked brown rice (0.75 cup) and half of the cooked brown lentils (1.5 cups). Pulse a few times until well combined. Transfer to a bowl with the remaining [cooked brown lentils]. Add ketchup (2 tsp), oil (1 tsp), egg (1 flax) and mix until evenly combined. Mash gently if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in breadcrumbs (3.5 tbsp) or flour. Chill the mixture for minutes (10).
3

If the chilled mixture is too wet, add more [breadcrumbs] or [flour]. The amount needed varies based on moisture content. If it's too crumbly, add another [flax egg].
4

Shape into 4 large, well-packed patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of [oil] and spread it. Place patties on the skillet and cook for 4 to minutes (6) per side, until golden brown and heated through.
5

Serve with [vegan ranch] or [vegan mayo], [ketchup], [mustard] or other dressing. Top with caramelized [onions] or other toppings.