Storage Lentil "Burgers"

 Here is a good Hamburger substitute made from Dried Lentils, not TVP this time. These can be frozen and used whenever.

• 1 cup dried Lentils
• 2 1/2 cups of Water
• 1/2 cup of onion, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup of Celery, diced
• 1 Tbl of Vegetable oil
• 1 Tbl of Tarragon
• 1 Tbl of Marjoram
• 1 tsp of ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp of Sesame Oil
• 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
• 3/4 cup of Rolled Oats
• 3/4 cup Dry Bread crumbs
• Salt and Pepper

1. Cook the Lentils with the Bay Leaf in a saucepan for 45 minutes. Cook until the skins split easily and Beans are tender
2. In a separate pan cook the onion and celery in the vegetable oil. Cook until soft.
3. Add the Beans to the mixture.
4. Add all of the other ingredients to the onions/cerlery except the Bread and Oats
5. Grind the Oats and Bread cumbs together in a food processor until well mixed
6. Combine the crumb mixture and the Beans
7. Shape into Patties. This is a good time to Freeze them for later.
8. Cook the Patties in the Oven on a Baking sheet for 15 minutes at 400 degrees

**Substitute other dried herbs and spices to taste