Red Lentil Burgers

• 1 cup dried small red lentils
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 cup diced English cucumber
• 6 lemon wedges

1. Rinse and drain lentils; place lentils and rice in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 3 inches above lentil mixture; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils and rice are tender. Drain.
2. Place lentil mixture in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Set aside (keep mixture in processor).
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add green onions to pan; cook 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add green onion mixture, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lemon juice, and salt to food processor; process until combined.
4. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 6 patties to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove cooked patties from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 6 patties. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve patties with cucumber and lemon wedges.
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red lentils, longgrain white rice, olive oil, green onions, tomato paste, ground red pepper, fresh cilantro, lemon juice, kosher salt, cucumber, lemon wedges

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