Lentil-Walnut Burgers

Directions

Note: uncooked burgers may be individually wrapped and frozen.

Part 1: Bring lentils and water to a boil in saucepan.

Lower the heat, and simmer, partly-covered, 30 minutes, or until lentils are soft, and liquid is gone.

Place in large-ish bowl.

Add vinegar, and mash.

Part 2: Sauté remaining ingredients, except for wheat germ, together over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes, or until all is tender.

Add to the mashed lentils, and mix well.

Add wheat germ and mix again.

Chill for about 1 hour.

Make 4-inch patties from chilled burger-mixture.

For freezing, make patties, place wax paper between each patty and stack; wrap well and freeze (or wrap individually).

Fry burgers in butter until brown, or broil about 8 minutes on each side.

Try putting sesame seeds in pan to keep burgers from sticking to pan, if it is a problem.

Serve either as patties, or as burgers in a whole-wheat bun.

Good with cheese melted on top, basil sprinkled on each burger is tasty also.