Lentil-Walnut Patties

2 1/2 cup cooked lentils, drained
Puree the lentils in a food processor or blender, or mash them well with a potato masher

2 cups walnuts
2 cups fresh bread crumbs

Spread the walnuts and bread crumbs on separate shallow pans and toast lightly in oven 400F, about 10 minutes.


1 large egg, plus 2 egg whites, lighly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbl ketchup
1/4 tsp ground clovers
salt and pepper to taste
sour cream if needed

Chop the walnuts farily fine in a food processor, blender or coffee grinder. Blend walnuts and bread crumbs with above ingredients, adding a small amount of sour cream if mixture seems too dry. Shape into patties.

3 tbl canola oil

Sautee patties in oil over moderately low heat until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side.


Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serves 6

P. 159 Quick & Easy Vegetarian Cookbook