Mediterranean Lentil Patties Recipe

Put lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion bell pepper and celery in hot oil until onion is slightly browned 5 to 7 minutes; add to lentils and stir.

Stir rice 1 cup tahini mustard lemon juice parsley and lemon juice into the lentil mixture; shape into patties.

Spread bread crumbs into a wide shallow bowl. Press patties into the bread crumbs to coat.

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cumin into the oil and remove pan from heat; add water 1 cup tahini and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Season sauce with salt.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until beginning to crisp 7 to 10 minutes per side. Drizzle sauce over patties to serve.