Walnut-lentil Patties Recipe

These patties would be good substitute as a meatless entree.

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils, drained (1 cup raw)
• 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons catsup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dairy sour cream (if needed)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Purée the lentils in a blender or food processor. Place in a medium-size bowl.
2. Spread walnuts and crumbs in a shallow pan. Toast lightly in a hot oven (400 degrees F) about 10 minutes.
3. Stir into lentils. Add eggs, onion, catsup, cloves, salt and pepper. If mixture is very dry, add a little sour cream, if necessary.
4. Shape into patties (1/2 cup each). Sauté in oil and butter until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side.