In medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
for the lentil-rice cakes
In large sauce pan, bring 4 cups water to boil.
Add lentils, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes until tender.
Rinse with cold water and allow to cool in large mixing bowl.
Prepare rice as directed, allow to cool and then add to lentils.
In large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onion, garlic and pepper and saute until translucent and add to rice and lentils mixture.
Add remaining ingredients, stir well and allow to set for 10 minutes.
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Spoon rice and lentils mixture by 1/3 cup portions into skillet and saute for 5 minutes.
Carefully flip cakes over and saute an additional 5 minutes on other side.
Serve the lentil-rice cakes topped with salsa.
Notes
Allow cakes to saute a full minutes on each side. Use a spatula to check underside to ensure appropriate heat level.