Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry lentils
  • 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small green pepper
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 small carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup raw rolled oats
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 slices cheddar cheese

Method

  • Soak lentils overnight in enough water to cover.
  • Cook lentils in boiling water until tender; drain.
  • Finely dice the mushrooms, green pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onion, and walnuts.
  • Saute the vegetables and walnuts in margarine. Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, and mustard and stir well.
  • In a bowl, mix sauted vegetables, lentils, and rolled oats. Mash together moderately.
  • Add tomato paste, eggs, and Worcestershire and mix well.
  • Form into 5 large flat patties.
  • Broil until browned and crispy, about 6-8 minutes on each side.
  • Top each patty with a slice of cheddar and return to the broiler until cheese is melted.