Surpriseburgers Recipe

Name: Surpriseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lentils (1 1/4 c.); 3 c. water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 c. chopped carrots; 3 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs; 1 egg; 1 tsp. garlic salt; 1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. butter; 4 slices Cheddar cheese, each slice cut into triangles

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. lentils (1 1/4 c.)
3 c. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. chopped carrots
3 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter
4 slices Cheddar cheese, each slice cut into triangles

1
Wash lentils; add water and bring to boiling in large saucepan.
2
Lower heat; cover.
3
Cook 15 minutes.
4
Add onion and carrots.
5
Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are very tender. Remove from heat.
6
Cool slightly.
7
Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic salt, oregano and salt.
8
Melt butter in large skillet. Drop lentil mixture by rounded one-half cupfuls into hot butter. Flatten mounds into patties with spatula.
9
Cook patties until firm and golden brown on both sides.
10
Top each patty with 2 cheese triangles; heat until melted.
11
Garnish with parsley sprigs and carrot curls, if you wish.

336

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. lentils (1 1/4 c.), 3 c. water, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 c. chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Surpriseburgers falls under the General 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.

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