Lentil And Walnut Burger

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 4 large pita bread

Recipe

• 1 1.in the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. add lentils, onion, and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
• 2 2.in a large bowl, whisk egg. add lentil mixture; mix until well combined. divide into quarters; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hands into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
• 3 3.heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. add burgers; cook, turning once, over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. serve burgers in pitas with sauce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.