Brown Rice And Lentil Burgers

• 1/2 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder or 1 teaspoon chili powder
• breadcrumbs (optional) or white flour (optional)

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add the lentils, reduce the heat and cook until softened, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Meanwhile in another medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice.
5. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is just tender, about 40 minutes.
6. Drain and set aside.
7. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the garlic, onion, and peppers until slightly browned.
8. Preheat oven to 350.
9. In a large bowl, combine the lentils, rice and vegetables.
10. Add the salt and pepper powder and mix well.
11. Add a bit of bread crumbs or flour to hold the mixture together, if needed.
12. Make into burger-sized patties and place on a baking sheet, or press into a loaf pan.
13. Bake until slightly firm, about 15 minutes, or bake the loaf for about 25 minutes.

french lentils, brown rice, olive oil, garlic, red onion, red bell peppers, salt, chipotle powder, breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-and-lentil-burgers-90545 (may not work)