Lentil Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked lentils
1 small onion, diced
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/8 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/4 cup cornmeal, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.