Lentil Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) green lentils, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 None red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 None carrot, grated
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts
4 None burger buns, toasted
None None Sliced tomatoes and red onion, to serve

Preparation

Puree chickpeas and lentils in a food processor. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper for about 3 mins until soft. Add to pureed mixture with carrot and cilantro. Form evenly into 4 burgers. Mix the breadcrumbs and nuts on a large plate. Coat each burger with the mixture, pressing on firmly. Refrigerate the burgers for 1 hour.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the burgers for 3 mins on each side or until golden and heated through. Drain on paper towels.
Serve the burgers in the buns with sliced tomatoes and red onion.