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Lentil Walnut Burgers

Make Lentil Walnut Burgers at home with Water, Cider Vinegar, Butter, Onion Finely Minced, and Salt. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring lentils and water to a boil in saucepan.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Place in large-ish bowl.

4. 4

   Add vinegar, and mash.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Add to the mashed lentils, and mix well.

7. 7

   Add wheat germ and mix again.

8. 8

   Chill for about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Make 4-inch patties from chilled burger-mixture.

10. 10

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

11. 11

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

12. 12

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

13. 13

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