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Eat well, Fort Myers: Black Lentil Burgers This recipe makes 12 to 16 burgers, depending on how large you make them. Plenty for eating now and for freezing. Don’t let the list of ingredients keep you from making these plant-based burgers. They are delicious and our family’s favorite. Ingredients: - ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) - ¾ cup uncooked black lentils (often called “beluga lentils”, can order from Amazon) - 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa - 1 cup coarsely shredded carrots - ½ cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs or vegan Panko crumbs - ¼ cup chopped walnuts - 1 tablespoon of chia seeds - 1 tablespoon Braggs Liquid Aminos - 3 cloves garlic, minced - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard - ¾ teaspoon Ras el Hanout (if you don’t have, you can substitute ¼ teaspoon of Cumin, ¼ teaspoon coriander and ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder) - ½ teaspoon blackened seasoning - ½ teaspoon paprika Directions: - In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and then add uncooked lentils. Cook covered on low boil for 20 minutes. - In the same small pot, bring 2/3 cup of water to a boil and then add uncooked quinoa. Cook covered on low boil for 15 minutes. Take off the heat and leave in the pot for 5 minutes. Water should all be absorbed. - In a small bowl, soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes; drain and chop. - In a food processor, combine chopped sun-dried tomatoes, lentils, quinoa and the next (7) ingredients. Process lightly. Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and all the spices. Cover and pulse until the mixture is well combined and starting to hold together. If necessary, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until mixture holds together. - Shape lentil mixture into ¾-inch-thick patties and place on parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. - Serve patties in plant-based wraps or vegan pita with lettuce, Dijon mustard, and pickles, if desired. - Burgers can be frozen for future use. Thaw and microwave for 2 minutes, and will be as delicious as if you just made them.