Veggie Burgers

Yield 8-10 burgers
Time 1 hour
Tools saucepan with lid
wooden spoon
small frying pan
large bowl
blender or food processor
small bowl

Ingredients
1 c dry lentils, well rinsed
2 1/2 c water
1/2 t salt
1 T olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
1/2 t pepper
1 t soy sauce, optional
3/4 c rolled oats, finely ground
3/4 c bread crumbs

Directions Place the lentils, water, and salt in saucepan, bring
to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes,
until water is nearly gone and lentils are very soft, with
splitting skins. Saute the onion and carrot in oil until soft,
about 5 minutes.

Mix the lentils, onions, carrots, pepper, and optional soy sauce
in the large bowl, then mix in the ground oats and bread crumbs.

While still warm, form the lentil mixture into patties, which
can now be frozen, refrigerated (for up to 5 days), or cooked
immediately.

Cooking (2 possibilities):

In a frying pan, heat a bit of oil, place a burger on top, and
fry until brown, 1-2 minutes. Repeat on other side and serve.
In a 400 degree oven, bake the burgers on a greased baking sheet
until light brown, about 15 minutes.

Notes You can eat these veggie burgers as you would a hamburger
- on a bun or toast, topped with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise,
onion, pickles....