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Clean and chop mushrooms to a small size.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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Add the mushrooms and cook for another 10 minutes until the mushrooms have reduced and the onion is translucent.
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Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
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Add a dash of kosher salt, paprika, hot red pepper and cumin.
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Add the egg and bread crumbs, and combine using a potato masher.
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Mash the lentils until about half are completely mashed and half are still intact.
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Slowly add the flour until the lentil mixture is not too wet.
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Add the walnuts and sundried tomatoes and stir to combine.
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Using your hands, form a small portion of the mixture into a patty.
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Repeat until you have used all of the mixture.
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Heat a skillet to medium high and spray some oil on it.
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Working in batches, add a few burgers and flip after 4 minutes.
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When other side has crisped up remove and repeat.
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Serve like a burger with slices of avocado, tomato, and/or hummus.
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Enjoy!
