Green Lentil Burgers

Directions

Ingredients :

1 cup green lentils

rinsed

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup finely chopped celery

1 red onion

finely chopped

1 tablespoon fancy molasses

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon canola oil

or as needed

Methods :

Combine water, lentils, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until all the water has been absorbed and lentils are nicely cooked, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Mash lentils with a potato masher; set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute celery and red onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard excess oil and transfer celery and onion to a bowl.

Stir molasses, ginger, and mustard together in a small bowl; stir into the celery mixture until the celery and onion are evenly coated. Stir celery mixture into the mashed lentils. Shape lentil mixture into 6 patties.

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties in hot oil hot and firm in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side.