Yields1 Serving
 1 pound (1½ cups) red lentils
 1 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
 ½ cup carrot, finely chopped (1 large)
 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped (2 cloves)
 olive oil for skillet
 2 cups Cremini or white mushrooms, chopped
 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
 ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
 ¾ cup bread crumbs
 4½ teaspoons lemon juice
 10 ounces firm tofu, pureed in a blender
1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.In a large pot, simmer the lentils in 5 cups of salted water until tender. Drain and cool.

3

3.In a large skillet, sauté the onion, carrot and garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes.

4

4.Add the mushrooms, oregano and salt and pepper, to taste.

5

5.Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes and allow to cool.

6

6.Add the bread crumbs, lemon juice, pureed tofu, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cooked lentils. Mix to combine.

7

7.Transfer to a large bowl.

8

8.Chill for 30 minutes and then shape into 8 patties.

9

9.Pan fry in olive oil in a large skillet until each side is crisp and golden.

10

10.Finish in a 350°F oven if necessary to heat through.

11

11.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients

 1 pound (1½ cups) red lentils
 1 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
 ½ cup carrot, finely chopped (1 large)
 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped (2 cloves)
 olive oil for skillet
 2 cups Cremini or white mushrooms, chopped
 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
 ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
 ¾ cup bread crumbs
 4½ teaspoons lemon juice
 10 ounces firm tofu, pureed in a blender

Directions

1

1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

2.In a large pot, simmer the lentils in 5 cups of salted water until tender. Drain and cool.

3

3.In a large skillet, sauté the onion, carrot and garlic in 1 teaspoon olive oil until tender, about 2 minutes.

4

4.Add the mushrooms, oregano and salt and pepper, to taste.

5

5.Cook until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated, approximately 5 minutes and allow to cool.

6

6.Add the bread crumbs, lemon juice, pureed tofu, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cooked lentils. Mix to combine.

7

7.Transfer to a large bowl.

8

8.Chill for 30 minutes and then shape into 8 patties.

9

9.Pan fry in olive oil in a large skillet until each side is crisp and golden.

10

10.Finish in a 350°F oven if necessary to heat through.

11

11.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

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