Curried Lentil Walnut Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked brown or green lentils
- ⅓ cup diced dates
- ½ cup walnut pieces
- 1 Tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- Grapeseed or canola oil for frying
- 1 head butterhead lettuce
For the Maple Mustard Curry Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Simmer lentils in a medium sauce pan, covered, in 3 cups water until tender (around 20 minutes). Drain any remaining liquid. In blender, pulse lentils, dates, walnuts, mustard, curry, and salt until combined, but plenty of texture remains. Toss in a bowl with bread crumbs until combined. Form into small 2 inch patties and fry in oil in a skillet over medium heat until browned on both sides.
Whisk all Maple Mustard Curry Sauce ingredients until combined.
Serve in lettuce cups with Maple Mustard Curry Sauce.
Recipe by Lakewinds Food Co-op at https://www.lakewinds.coop/recipes/all/curried-lentil-walnut-burgers/