Lentil Walnut Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup toasted walnuts
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
3 cloves of chopped garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
sea salt and pepper
3/4 cup lentils, cooked,drained and cooled
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg

Preparation

Combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, corander, pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor.
Process until finely ground.
Add the lentils and 1 Tablespoon oil; pluse until coarsely chopped.
Some of the lentils should remain whole.
In a large bowl, whisk egg.
Add lentil mixture and stir well.
Divide the lentil mixture into 4 equal size parts, and roll into balls.
Flatten them into 3/4 inch patties.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
Add burgers and cook over medium low heat until crisp and browned, turning gently after 8 to 10 minutes.
Cook another 8-10 minutes.
Serve on buns as a sandwich, adding your favorite garnishes: tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, etc.
Or, serve as a main dish with your favorite sauce.