Lentil-barley Vege Burgers

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dried lentils
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup grated carrot
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 cup cooked pearl barley
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Recipe

• 1 combine 1 1/2 cuts water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. drain. place half of lentils in a large bowl. place remaining lentils in a food processor; process until smooth. add processed lentils to whole lentils in bowl.
• 2 heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.coat pan with cooking spray. add onion and carrot; saute 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. add onion mixture to lentils. add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, barley, and next 5 ingredients (through egg); stir well. cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• 3 divide mixture into 6 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add 3 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 3 patties. serve with a spicy fruit salsa or we've enjoyed them as a regular burger in a bun and with cheese.