Lentil Patties with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup rice white cooked
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper red crushed
• 0.8 cup lentils dried
• 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry
• 2 large egg whites 
• 2  garlic cloves chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 4 cups water 
• 4 servings yogurt sauce 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place lentils and 4 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
2. Drain well.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and next 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until blended.
4. Add lentils, rice, 1 tablespoon oil, and egg whites; process until coarsely chopped.
5. Divide mixture into 8 (1/4-cup) portions, and shape each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty.
6. Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
7. Add patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
8. Serve with Yogurt Sauce.