White Bean and Red Lentil Burgers

1/3 cup red lentils
2/3 cup water
3 cups cooked or canned white beans
1/2 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated zest of 1/2 lime

Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and let simmer until the lentils are soft and the water is mostly gone, about 10 minutes.  Drain away any extra water and let the lentils cool.

Mash the white beans in a large bowl, then add the lentils and remaining ingredients.  If the mixture is too wet to hold its shape, add more breadcrumbs as needed.  Shape the mixture into patties and put them on an oiled baking sheet.  Chill in the fridge, covered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Heat oven to 400° F.  Bake the patties for about 30 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time.  They should be golden on both sides when done.

Makes 8 large burgers.

From Thug Kitchen, with minor changes