Big Ben's Lentil Burgers

Author: AP/"How It All Vegan" (Arsenal Pulp Press) Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer
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Ingredients

3/4 cup wheat germ
2 cups cooked or canned lentils
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper


Directions

On a small plate, set aside 2 tablespoons of wheat germ for coating. In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining wheat germ, lentils, bread crumbs, onions, oil, salt and pepper. Divide and shape into 4 patties. Lay each in wheat germ, coating each side.

In a lightly oiled frying pan on medium-high heat, cook the burgers for 5 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Serve on a bun with condiments of choice. Makes 4 patties.