*You can make these in about an hour, make them into patties and freeze them.

1 cup dry lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

In medium saucepan, simmer the lentils in water with the bay leaf until the lentil skins split easily, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the onion and celery in the oil, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients except the oats and bread crumbs. Process the oats in a blender or food processor until finely ground. Combine the oats and bread crumbs with the lentil mixture. Shape the mixture into 12 patties while it is still warm. (You may freeze the patties at this point).

When ready for a burger…..

Preheat oven to 400F. Bake the patties on a non stick baking sheet until the patties are lightly browned (about 15 minutes). They have 69 calories a patty! Place on a nice bun with your favorite burger add ons…

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