Tastee Burgers

These yummy vegetarian burgers are made from lentils and are loaded with protein.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Total: 1 hr
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Nut-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Fiber

Tags

• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• kid-friendly
• quick

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup lentils (dry)
• 3 cup water
• 1 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 cup carrot (grated)
• 3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoon margarine
• 4 ounce cheddar cheese (sliced)

Instructions

1. Place lentils in a colander, rinse in cold water, and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
3. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Add onion and carrots.
5. Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
6. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
7. Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
8. Melt margarine in large skillet.
9. Drop lentil mixture by rounded 1/2 cupsful into hot margarine.
10. Flatten mounds into patties and cook until firm and golden brown on both sides.
11. Top each patty with a thin slice of cheese.
12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 371
• Protein: 17.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.7 g
• Fat: 11.1 g
• Fiber: 9.5 g
• Sodium: 597 mg
• Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
• Sugar: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 40 mg