Smoked Cheddar and Lentil Burgers

Name: Smoked Cheddar and Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 473 milliliters trimmed arugula; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters finely chopped carrot; 237 milliliters dried lentils; 118 milliliters dry breadcrumbs; 3 larges egg whites, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoons garlic powder; 0 teaspoons ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 237 milliliters finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoons salt; 57 grams whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted; 113 grams cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese; 8 teaspoons stone-ground mustard; 2 inches thick) slices tomato; 591 milliliters water

Smoked Cheddar and Lentil Burgers might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 218 calories, 13g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up arugula, lentils, breadcrumbs, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Place first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain. Discard bay leaves.

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Bay Leaves

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Sauce Pan

Place lentils in a large bowl; partially mash with a potato masher. Cool slightly.

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Lentils

Potato

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Potato Masher

Bowl

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add onion and carrot; saut 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.

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Carrot

Onion

Add onion mixture, cheese, and next 8 ingredients (cheese through egg whites) to lentils; stir well to combine. Cover and chill 45 minutes. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

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Egg Whites