Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Lentil Burgers

June 6, 2010

30 min or less active, fall, main, sandwich, spring, summer, winter

Information

Servings: 4
Time: 20 minutes active; 1:15 hours total
Price: ~$3.50 total; $0.88 each without buns and condiments
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 211.2
Protein: 12.7g
Fat: 4.2g
Saturated fat: 4.2g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 8.4g
Sodium: 261.6mg
Cholesterol: 68.3mg
High In:
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Low In:

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp EVOO
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 2oz smoked cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 tsp SnP, each
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 egg

Preparation

1. Put water, lentils and bay leaf in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Discard bay leaf. Smash lentils with a potato masher and set aside to cool.
2. Heat EVOO in a small skillet. Puree onion and carrot together and fry in the skillet for about 5 minutes, until they are soft. Set aside to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, mix cheese, breadcrumbs, spices, herbs and eggs. Add lentils and onion-carrot mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Shape into four patties and fry in a cooking spray-coated skillet over medium heat. Serve with your favorite burger toppings.