Lentil-Barley Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
• 0.3 cup carrots grated
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder 
• 0.8 cup pearl barley cooked
• 0.5 cup lentils dried
• 1 large eggs 
• 2 large egg whites 
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 0.3 cup grape tomatoes halved
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper black
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime fresh
• 0.3 cup mangos finely chopped
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 0.8 teaspoon oregano dried
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 0.3 cup pineapple finely chopped
• 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
• 1  serrano chile minced
• 0.3 cup tomatillo finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. To prepare salsa, combine first 6 ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
2. To prepare burgers, combine 1 1/2 cups water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. Drain.
4. Place half of lentils in a large bowl.
5. Place remaining lentils in a food processor; process until smooth.
6. Add processed lentils to whole lentils in bowl.
7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
8. Add onion and carrot; saut 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
9. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
10. Add tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
11. Add onion mixture to lentils.
12. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, barley, and next 5 ingredients (through egg); stir well. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
13. Divide mixture into 8 portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
14. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
15. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 4 patties.
16. Serve with salsa.