Recipe for cooking walnut-lentil patties

Quick Meals- Salads and Vegetarian Dishes :: Vegetarian Entrees

Walnut-Lentil Patties

2 1/2 C. cooked lentils, drained (1 C. raw)
2 C. walnuts, chopped finely
2 C. fresh bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 onion, chopped finely
2 Tbsp. catsup
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Dairy sour cream (if needed)
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. butter

Pure the lentils in a blender or food processor. Place in a med.-size bowl.

Spread walnuts and crumbs in a shallow pan. Toast lightly in a hot oven (400 degrees F) about 10 min. Stir into lentils. Add eggs, onion, catsup, cloves, salt and pepper. If mixture is very dry, add a little sour cream, if necessary. Shape into patties (1/2 C. each). Saut in oil and butter until nicely browned, about 5 min. per side.