Quinoa Lentil Burgers

Lentil Burgers

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked lentils (save the liquid)
1 carrot, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried cilantro
1/2 tsp sea salt
4 Tbsps. lentil cooking liquid (or water)
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 1/2 - 2 cups cooked quinoa

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients except the sunflower seeds and quinoa to the food processor. Process just until mixed and lumpy. Add in sunflower seeds and process another 30 seconds. Put mixture into a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir quinoa into the mixture until evenly mixed. Form into patties.
3. In a pan, saute 1 tsp. olive oil and cook burgers until browned, a few minutes per side.

Makes approx. 6-8 burgers

Find the original recipe at The Daily Dietribe.
www.thedailydietribe.com

Rosemary Lentils from Martha Stewart website

Ingredients

Serves 4.

• 1 cup dried French green lentils
• 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Put lentils, shallots, garlic, rosemary, and bay leaf in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water by 2 inches (about 5 cups water). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain; discard garlic, rosemary stem, and bay leaf. Return lentil mixture to pan. Stir in salt, vinegar, and oil; season with pepper. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.