Lentil-Walnut-Rice Burgers

Salt, 1 tsp
Dry Mustard, 1 tsp.
Carrots, raw, 1 cup, grated
Garlic, 5 cloves
Onions, raw, 1 cup, chopped
Walnuts, 0.50 cup, chopped
Water, tap, 4 cup
Lentils, 1 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
Instant Minute Brown Rice, Dry, 1 cup
Wheat germ, crude, .5 cup
Old Fashioned Quaker Oatmeal
Zucchini, 1 cup shredded or 2 c. fresh spinach
Cider Vinegar, 2 tbsp

Place lentils in 4 c. water, cook for 30 min. Add Minute Brown rice and cook an additional 15 min. Remove from heat and let cool. Mash with 2 T. cider vinegar. Saute remaining ingred. in oil (except wheat germ and oats) for 5-10 min. or until soft. Combine lentil mixture, wheat germ, oatmeal, and sauted vegetables. Chill for 1 hour before making patties. Form burgers - I use a 1/2 cup measuring cup - fry in small amount of oil on both sides until crispy, or broil 5-8 min. on each side. Optional: Serve with cheese melted on top, tomatoes, avacado and salsa, on a bed of lettuce, cottage cheese, cucumber dill yogurt sauce, ...etc. Use your imagination -

Serving Size: makes approx. 10 1/2-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETTINGFIT1019.