Lentil-grain Burgers My Kids Will Eat!

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 1/2 cup barley, uncooked
• 1/2 cup dried lentils, uncooked
• 4 3/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup onion, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in heavy pan on med heat.
• 2 bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.
• 3 simmer uncovered 50 min, or until all liquid is gone and mixture is very sticky.
• 4 (don't cook it too fast or it won't be sticky enough to hold together-- if liquid is gone and mixture doesn't seem to stick, add a little more water and continue simmering.) stir periodically throughout and then frequently near end of cooking time to prevent scorching.
• 5 remove from heat, place in covered container, and chill thoroughly, preferably overnight.
• 6 to cook burgers: preheat skillet on medium, spray lightly with non-stick spray if desired.
• 7 wet hands lightly and shape patties from approx 1/2 cup chilled mixture each.
• 8 cook until browned on both sides-- turn carefully!