Lentil Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 1 lb/500 g red lentils

• 7 oz/200 g tofu, coarsely chopped

• salt to taste

• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• 1/2 cup/60 g fine dry bread crumbs

• 6 tbsp sunflower oil

Method:

1. Cook the lentils in a large pot of salted, boiling water for about 30 minutes, or until tender.

2. Drain and process in a food processor with the tofu until finely chopped. Season with salt and add the parsley. Let cool slightly.

3. Shape the mixture into burgers about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter and 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. Dip each one in the bread crumbs.

4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot and fry the burgers in small batches for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.

5. Turn and cook on the other side for 3-4 minutes, until browned all over. Serve hot.