I’ve blogged about Nutburgers before.  They are my favorite burgers, hands down.  I still think they would be my favorite even if I still ate beef- that’s how good they are.  I decided that it was time to revamp my recipe and the result was AWESOME!  They are a bit crumbly, so be forewarned that you must pack them together very tightly before frying.  For those of you who may be inclined, resist the urge to add an egg.  They come together fine and will hold up well after they are cooked.

Awesome Nutburgers

1 cup cooked lentils (about 1/2 cup dry)

1/4 cup raw walnuts

1/4 cup raw pecans

1 medium carrot, grated

1/4 of a large white onion, grated

1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

1 TB flour

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

Freshly ground black pepper

In a food processor, pulse together the lentils and nuts.  In a separate bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients and add the lentils and nuts.  Stir together to combine well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.  When ready to fry, use a non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray.  Form patties out of the nutburger mixture and pack them together tightly.  Fry over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes per side.  If they fall apart when you flip them, use your hand or a spatula to push them back together.