Little Sisters Lentil Burgers (bargain babe recipe)

Ingredients

3/4 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
3/4 cup nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans)
1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste) coarsely chopped or pressed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Course salt and fresh ground pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large egg

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the lentils in a small saucepan and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender but still holding their shape, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and cool.

Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant and darkened, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

In a food processor, combine the walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Process until finely ground.
Add the lentils and 1 tablespoon of oil. Pulse until coarsely chopped. (Some lentils should remain whole).

In a large bowl, whisk the egg. Add the lentil mixture and mix well. Divide into 4 equal-sized parts. Roll into balls and flatten with your palms into 3/4-inch-thick patties

Fry em up in oil season with condiments as you like!