Italian Vegetarian Patties

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup brown rice uncooked
• 2 teaspoons basil dried
• 2.5 cups bread crumbs dry
• 2  eggs 
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 1.5 cups parmesan cheese grated
• 1.5 cups lentils red
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 6 cups water 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• paper towels
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan. Stir in the brown rice, and cook until golden brown.
2. Add the lentils, water, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
3. Add additional water if needed; mixture should be very thick.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Place the cooked rice mixture in a food processor along with the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and garlic powder. Process until well combined, and the texture of ground meat. Form into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick patties, using about 3 tablespoons mixture for each.
6. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. In batches, fry patties until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7. Drain on paper towels; cool. Fry remaining patties in the same manner. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.