Title: Lentil Rice Burgers
Categories: Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1/2 | c | Rice, white; cooked; cooled |
| 1/2 | c | Lentils; cooked |
| 1 | sm | Sweet potato; peeled,cooked, -minced |
| 8 | | Spinach leaves; rinsed, -blanched, finely shredded |
| 1/2 | c | Mushrooms, fresh; chopped |
| 1 | ts | Soy sauce, low sodium |
| | | Salt and pepper to taste |
| 1/2 | c | Bread crumbs, dry |
| 1 | tb | Cilantro; finely chopped |
Combine rice, lentils, sweet potato, spinach and mushrooms in a large bowl.
Add soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs and cilantro and mix well.
Refrigerate for 15 to 39 minutes. Form mixture into 6 to 8 patties. Oil a
vegetable grill generously--these patties tend to stick. Grill for 3 to 4
minutes on each side, until medium brown. Makes 6 to 8 patties. Variation:
Instead of burgers, form mixture into small balls. Grill until browned.
Serve as a snack with a dipping sauce or add to pasta with your favorite
sauce.