Middle Eastern Vegetable Grain Burgers

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I enjoy lentils and love brown rice, these burgers sound very good. Found this recipe on howstuffworks website.

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Steps

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In a medium saucepan place lentils and cover with one inch of water.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender.

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Drain the lentils , rinse , and set aside.

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Cook the rice according to the package directions and set this aside also.

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Using a heavy large skillet heat the oil over medium heat.

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Add the mushrooms and chopped onion cooking and stirring for 20 to 25 minutes or until mushrooms are brown.

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In a large bowl combine the mushroom and onion mixture with the cheese , walnuts , lentils , rice , cliantro , eggs and pepper , mix together well.

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Cover the bowl and chill.

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Preheat broiler and grease a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan with oil.

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Take lentil mixture out of refrigerator and shape into six 1 / 2 inch thick patties.

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Place patties on oiled jelly roll pan and broil four inches away from heat source for 3 to 4 minutes on each side , turning once , or until golden brown.

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Serve immediately on buns topped with mayo , red onion , le.

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Ingredients

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dried red lentils, brown rice, olive oil, fresh mushrooms, onion, parmesan cheese, walnut halves, fresh cilantro, eggs, black pepper, hamburger buns with sesame seeds, mayonnaise, red onion, lettuce, tomatoes