Spicy Lentil Walnut Burgers - Martha Stewart

Spicy Lentil-Walnut Burgers - this is a keeper, especially if cooking for vegetarians. Nice use for all frozen bread end pieces I have from making the Zuni chicken.

3/4 cup toasted walnuts

1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs

3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

3/4 cup lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled

1/4 cup grated onion

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 large egg

4 large pitas

Yogurt-Cilantro Sauce, for serving

Sliced avocado, for serving

Cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving

Directions

1.In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils, onion, and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).

2.In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix until well combined. Divide into quarters; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hands into 3/4-inch-thick patties.

3.Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook, turning once, over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve burgers in pitas with sauce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.


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