Smoked Cheddar And Lentil Burgers Recipe

Name: Smoked Cheddar And Lentil Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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; saute 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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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups water, 1 cup dried lentils, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Smoked Cheddar And Lentil Burgers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Cheddar And Lentil Burgers

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