Tastee Burgers

These yummy vegetarian burgers are made from lentils and are loaded with protein.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minVegetarian

These yummy vegetarian burgers are made from lentils and are loaded with protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dry lentils
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 piece(s) Onion, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Carrot, grated
  • 3 piece(s) Bread crumbs, fresh
  • 1 piece(s) Egg
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Margarine
  • 4 tbsp Cheddar cheese sliced

Instructions

  1. Place lentils in a colander, rinse in cold water, and drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Add onion and carrots. Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
  6. Melt margarine in large skillet. Drop lentil mixture by rounded 1/2 cupsful into hot margarine. Flatten mounds into patties and cook until firm and golden brown on both sides.
  7. Top each patty with a thin slice of cheese.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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