Lentil-Barley Vege Burgers

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 cup cooked pearl barley
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1. Combine 1 1/2 cuts water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place half of lentils in a large bowl. Place remaining lentils in a food processor; process until smooth. Add processed lentils to whole lentils in bowl.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and carrot; saute 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion mixture to lentils. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, barley, and next 5 ingredients (through egg); stir well. cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
3. Divide mixture into 6 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 3 patties. Serve with a spicy fruit salsa or we've enjoyed them as a regular burger in a bun and with cheese.

water, dried lentils, onion, grated carrot, garlic, tomato paste, ground cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, barley, breadcrumbs, parsley, ground black pepper, egg whites, egg, canola oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-barley-vege-burgers-416287 (may not work)