Mushroom Lentil Patties

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups thinly sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups shredded carrot
• 1 1/2 cup cooked or canned (drained and rinsed well) brown lentils
• 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup large-flake rolled oats
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt, or to taste
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste