Lentil Burgers aka Lentil Cakes

This is a recipe in progress.  I am pretty happy with it as a base recipe but I want to tweak it a bit still.

Untested ideas: You could make them gluten free by subbing in GF breadcrumbs.  Flax egg will likely work well for an egg substitute if you want to make them vegan.  Let me know if you try these ideas!

Lentil Burgers aka Lentil Cakes
makes 8-10 burger sized cakes (or you can make them tiny for appetizer bites)

generous 1 cup lentils, any kind will do
2 cup breadcrumbs
3-4 eggs
cumin and coriander, or go with your own flavor combo
garlic and onions, finely chopped OR garlic scapes, chives

Place lentils and 4 cups of water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer, season with salt, and cook for 15-20 minutes till cooked.  Strain and set aside to cool.

Mix cooled lentils with breadcrumbs, eggs, spices, garlic and onions.  Heat frying pan with a little oil.  Using your hands, grab a fist sized portion of the dough and shape into a burger.  Place in the pan and make more.  Cook a few minutes a side till nicely browned.  Place in oven to keep warm.  They freeze great!  You can also put them on the grill after they are cooked to keep warm.

Serve with:
sour cream and garlic scape pesto
yogurt cucumber dill sauce
on a bun like a burger
ketchup
salad