Smoked Cheddar and Lentil Burgers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups water |
1 cup dried lentils |
2 bay leaves |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded smoked cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
3/4 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
3 large egg whites, lightly beaten |
cooking spray |
8 teaspoons stone-ground mustard |
8 (2-ounce) whole wheat sandwich buns, toasted |
8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato |
2 cups trimmed arugula |
Directions:
1. 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. Place lentils in a large bowl; partially mash with a potato masher. Cool slightly.
2. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
3. 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.
4. Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add half of patties, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on top half of each bun. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each bun, and top each serving with 1 tomato slice, 1/4 cup arugula, and top half of bun.
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