->Lentil Burgers 11 <-

2 cups dried red lentils

1 cup bread crumbs, preferably whole wheat

1 lg onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

Salt and pepper Wash lentils thoroughly and pick out any sticks and stones and grit

which might get in them. In a large pot, bring the water to a

rolling boil. Add lentils and cook for 20-25 minutes until the

lentils start to puree. Drain and let cool. It is not necessary

to let them get cold.

Transfer the cooked lentils to a large mixing bowl. Add bread

crumbs, garlic and onion and mix thoroughly. Season well.

You then can experiment with herbs and spices. I usually add loads

of cajun spice, with healthy measures of parsley, basil and marjoram.

You could try thyme or sage. It is your choice.

If the mixture does not hold together well enough, add more bread

crumbs. Form into patties and then cook as you would a regular

hamburger in a little oil. Or barbecue. If they are really dry,

then they hold together well enough to barbecue.