Spicy lentil burgers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesOnions Finely Chopped
2Carrots Finely Chopped
1Celery Stalk Finely Chopped
2tablespoonsOlive Oil
1largeGarlic Clove Crushed
1cupDried Green or Brown
Lentils Cooked & Well
Drained
½teaspoonGround Cumin
½teaspoonGround Coriander
6teaspoonsChopped Parsley
1tablespoonLemon Juice
Black Pepper,
White Flour

Directions

1. Saute the Onion, Carrot and Celery in Oil in a Large Saucepan for 10 Min. until Soft and Lightly Browned, Stirring from Time To Time. 2. add the Garlic, Lentils, Cumin, Coriander, Parsley and Lemon Juice. Mash By Hand or Puree in a Processor until the Mixture Holds Together. Season With Pepper. 3. With Floured Hands, Shape the Mixture in 10-12 Flat Burgers, Using a Palette Knife. Coat the Burgers With Flour. 4. Saute the Burgers in a Little Oil until Crisp and Browned, Turning Them Over Carefully To Cook the Second Side. 5.

Drain on Paper Towels and Serve Garnished With Watercress and Tomatoes.