Tastee Burgers
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Makes:
8
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
These yummy vegetarian burgers are made from lentils and are loaded with protein.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dry lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 cup carrot (grated)
- 3 cups bread crumbs (fresh)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese (sliced)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place lentils in a colander, rinse in cold water, and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add onion and carrots. Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
- Melt margarine in large skillet. Drop lentil mixture by rounded 1/2 cupsful into hot margarine. Flatten mounds into patties and cook until firm and golden brown on both sides.
- Top each patty with a thin slice of cheese.
- Serve immediately.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
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