Lentil and Walnut Burger

• 34 cup toasted walnuts
• 13 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 14-12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 34 cup lentils, cooked, drained, and cooled
• 14 cup grated onion
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 4 large pita bread

1. 1.In the bowl of a food processor, combine walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; process until finely ground.
2. Add lentils, onion, and 1 tablespoon oil; pulse until coarsely chopped (some lentils should remain whole).
3. 2.In a large bowl, whisk egg.
4. Add lentil mixture; mix until well combined.
5. Divide into quarters; roll into balls, and flatten with the palm of your hands into 3/4-inch-thick patties.
6. 3.Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet.
7. Add burgers; cook, turning once, over medium-low heat until crisp and browned, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
8. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
9. Serve burgers in pitas with sauce, avocado, and cherry tomatoes.

walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, jalapeno pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper, salt, lentils, onion, olive oil, egg, pita bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-and-walnut-burger-426247 (may not work)