Lentil Burgers with Samosa Stuffing
Serves 4
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

1 cup lentils
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 onion, chopped
1 ts chili powder
salt and pepper
1 TB garam masala
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
olive oil

Samosa Stuffing

2 potatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, cooked
1 onion, chopped
1/2 ts cumin
1/2 ts tumeric
1/2 ts cardamom
1/4 ts coriander
1/4 ts fennel seed
1/4 ts ginger powder
1/2 ts chili powder
salt and pepper

Directions:

1.  Rinse lentils; cook in boiling salted water for 25 minutes. Add the frozen corn to cook for the last 5 minutes.  Drain.
2. Heat oil in a skillet. Cook onions with spices for 5 minutes.
2.  Mash lentils in a bowl.  Add onions and the remaining ingredients and mix together.
3.  Divide lentil mixture into 8 equal portions and form into patties.
4.  Fry burgers in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side; lower heat and fry another 5 minutes on each side.

To make Samosa Stuffing:

1.  Place chopped potatoes into sauce pan.  Cover with water; bring water to a boil and cook potatoes for 7 minutes.  Drain.
2.  Mash potatoes together with a fork or masher.  Add peas and mix well.
3.  Heat olive oil in fry pan.  When hot add onions.  Add all of the spices and cook for 5 minutes.
4.  Add onions to potatoes and peas; mix well.

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Serves: 4
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, copped
2 TB tomato paste
1/2 cup each dried brown lentils
1/2 cup split peas
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 TB cumin
1 ts chili powder

Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a saute pan until crisp; remove and place on paper towel to drain.
2. While saute pan is still hot, add onions and saute 3 minutes; add garlic for 30 secods, stir and add carrots and celery. Cook 5 more minutes.
3. Stir in lentils and peas; add stock, salt, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
4. Bring gentle boil, cover and lower heat. Simmer fir 40 minutes.
5. Puree mixture with food processor or hand held mixer. Reheat if necessary.
6. Top with bacon and serve.

Garnish with onion tops.

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Serves 4
Prep. Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

4 cups water
1 1/2 cups small green lentils, rinsed
1 to 2 cups half and half
1 TB butter
3 slices bacon
salt
pepper

Topping:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 slices country white bread (great time to use the ends of the loaf!), cut into cubes

Directions:
1. In a saucepan over high heat, combine water, lentils, half and half, butter, and bacon. Bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer 40 minutes.
3. Remove the bacon and blend the lentils (in batches) in a food processor. Get the lentils as smooth as possible.

Topping:
1. Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic for 30 seconds, then add the bread.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir until bread is brown and crispy.

Serve lentils topped with garlic croutons!

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***This is great for leftover lentils and rice***

Total Prep and Cook Time (Including Cooking Lentils and rice): 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, diced
2 cups cooked green lentils
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Directions on cooking Lentils
1. Pour 4 cups of water or broth into a pot and boil it in medium to high heat.
2. Add lentils when the water boils. Add fresh or dried herbs for flavor. Do not add salt while cooking, as this tends to harden the lentils. Any acidic ingredients like lemon juice, vinegar or tomatoes must also be added after cooking.
3. Boil in medium to high heat for 3-5 minutes then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. The cooking time for lentils varies depending on the type. To make sure that you do not overcook the lentils, start tasting after 15-20 minutes. It should be tender but not mushy. Cook for another 5 minutes if you want it to be a bit more tender

Directions for making Casserole:

1. In a heavy skillet heat canola oil and gently saute the onions.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except the cheese.
3. Mix well and pour into the casserole dish.
4. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Serve hot as a main dish.

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