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Place lentils, water, and bay leaf in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
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Remove bay leaf.
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If all of the water has not been removed, drain the lentils.
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Set aside and let cool.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Saute the onions, garlic, and carrot for 5-8 minutes, until softened.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the balsamic vinegar, increase heat to let it reduce a bit, and then set aside until lentils are done.
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Combine the lentils, sauteed vegetables, and remaining ingredients (except buns and garnish) in a food processor, and pulse several times to combine.
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Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or overnight.
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Heat a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat.
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Divide the lentil mixture into four equal portions, and shape each portion into a patty.
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Place the patties on the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Serve on buns with your favorite burger garnishes.
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Nutritional Information: Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories: 169.3 Total Fat: 4.7 g Cholesterol: 6.5 mg Sodium: 78.5 mg Total Carbs: 25.6 g Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g Protein: 12.8 g
