Lentil Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/8 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup cornmeal, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.

Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.

Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.

Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.