Asian Rice and Lentil Burgers

Name: Asian Rice and Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 118 milliliters uncooked brown rice; 118 milliliters medium carrot, peeled, sliced; 118 milliliters medium stalk celery, sliced; 57 grams 1/4 cup dried lentils , sorted, rinsed; 2 Tbsps Progresso® plain dry bread crumbs; 2 Tbsps finely chopped cashews, slivered almonds or dry-roasted peanuts; 59 milliliters fat-free egg product; 59 milliliters medium green onions, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps stir-fry sauce; 118 milliliters water

The recipe Asian Rice and Lentil Burgers could satisfy your American craving in around 1 hour and 15 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings with 232 calories, 10g of protein, and 5g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up stir-fry sauce, carrot, celery, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.

Instructions

In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice, lentils and 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and water is absorbed. Cool slightly.

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Lentils

Water

Rice

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Sauce Pan

In saucepan, mash rice mixture slightly with fork. Stir in remaining burger ingredients. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

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Rice

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Sauce Pan

Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Cook patties in skillet about 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.

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Cooking Spray

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Frying Pan

Remove from skillet; keep warm.

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Frying Pan

In same skillet, mix sauce ingredients; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; add burgers. Cover; cook 5 to 8 minutes until burgers are hot and vegetables are crisp-tender.

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Vegetable