Vegetarian Black Lentil Burger

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Toasted Walnuts
• ⅓ cup Plain Dried Breadcrumbs
• 3 cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tbsp minced Jalapeño pepper
• 2 tsp Group Cumin
• 2 tsp Group Coriander
• ¼ to ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Mrs. Dash of your preference and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• ¾ cup Black Lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled
• ¼ cup Grated Onion
• 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Large Egg
• 4 Large Pitas
• Tzatziki Sauce, for serving
• Sliced Avocafo, for serving
• Cherry Tomatoes, halved, for serving

Directions:

1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground. Add lentils, onion, and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
2. In a large bowl, whisk egg. Add lentil mixture; mix until well combined. Divide into quarters; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hands into ¾-inch-thick patties.
3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook, turning once, over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve burgers in pitas with sauce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.