Lentil Burgers
Recipe Description
Easy to make, just make sure the lentils are cool enough you don't burn yourself
Preparation Steps:Rinse lentils in cold water, strain well
Level of Difficulty:Easy
Time Needed:
Ingredients:1 1/4 c lentils
3 c water
1 c chopped onion
1 c grated carrots
3 c bread crumbs
1 egg
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t salt
2 T margarine (omit if using PAM)
sliced cheese (optional)
Serves:3 c water
1 c chopped onion
1 c grated carrots
3 c bread crumbs
1 egg
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t oregano
1/2 t salt
2 T margarine (omit if using PAM)
sliced cheese (optional)
Directions:In saucepan, bring water to boil
Add lentils, reduce heat to low
Cover and cook 15 mins
Add onion and carrots
Cook 15 mins more until lentils are tender
Remove from heat and cool slightly
Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano and salt
Melt margarine in skillet/Pam
Drop lentil mix by rounded 1/2 c
Flatten in to patties
Cook until firm and golden brown
Top each patty with cheese
Add lentils, reduce heat to low
Cover and cook 15 mins
Add onion and carrots
Cook 15 mins more until lentils are tender
Remove from heat and cool slightly
Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano and salt
Melt margarine in skillet/Pam
Drop lentil mix by rounded 1/2 c
Flatten in to patties
Cook until firm and golden brown
Top each patty with cheese