Mediterranean Lentil Patties

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I got this recipe from vegcooking.com. If you haven't checked it out yet, it's a great vegan website. These crispy cakes are a perfect substitue for a burger. In a pita with this sauce, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, you've got yourself a great mediterranean meal. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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For the lentil cakes:.

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Submerge lentils in a large pot.

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Add an additional 2 inches of water.

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Boil for 20 minutes , or until tender.

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Saut the onion , pepper , and celery in the olive oil until the onions are slightly browned.

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Combine the lentils , vegetables , dijon mustard , lemon juice , parsley , brown rice , and tahini.

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Form into patties.

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Roll in the ground bread crumbs and refrigerate while making the sauce.

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When the sauce is done , pan-fry each patty until browned.

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For the sauce:.

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Saut the garlic in the olive oil , add cumin , and remove from the heat.

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Add the remaining ingredients.

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Adjust the amount of water for the desired consistency.

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Serve over the lentil cakes.

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Ingredients

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dried lentils, yellow onion, red bell pepper, celery, olive oil, dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, cooked brown rice, tahini, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, water, horseradish, crushed red pepper flakes, salt