====== Tex-Mex Lentil Burgers ======
  *1 cup dried lentils cooked in 2 cups water for 20 min until soft
  *1/2 cup chopped onion
  *1/4 cup olive oil
  *1/2 tsp salt
  *1/2 tsp black pepper
  *1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (2 slices 9 grain) - divided
  *Garnishes - mayo, lemon mayo (4Tbsp mayo+2tsp lemon juice),guacamole, hot pepper cheese, alfalfa sprouts, sliced tomatoes

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  - Drain excess water from lentils and place in large mixing bowl. Mash lentils with potato masher until thick.
  - Puree onion, olive oil, salt and pepper in food processor or blender.
  - Add mixture to lentils and fold together with 1 1/4 cup of bread crumbs until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate 30 min. or more until cooled.
  - Form into 6 patties. Coat top and bottom with remaining bread crumbs.
  - Spray skillet with nonstick vegetable spray and cook patties over medium heat until crusty on both sides, turning once.
  - Top with cheese if desired and allow to melt. Transfer to bun and garnish.

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  Serves: 6        Total cook time: 20 min lentils + 30 min cool down + 10 min. patties
  Source: Traffic Jam and Snug
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{{tag>food vegetarian}}