Lentil Burgers

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Lentil Burgers

 

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup lentils -- picked over, rinsed, drained

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 onion -- diced

2 carrots -- diced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon thyme -- minced

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons bread crumbs

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

 

Cook lentils according to package directions

 

In a medium skillet, heat the oil. Add carrots and onion. Cook, stirring as

needed until golden, about 10-12 minutes

 

Spray broiler rack with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat broiler

 

Add lentils, salt, thyme and pepper and 1 cup water to the vegetables. Cook

covered, stirring as needed, until the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes

 

Stir in bread crumbs.

 

Form into 4 burgers. Broil until golden 7-8 minutes on each side. Serve on

buns

 

Description:

" 5 points per serving "

Source:

" Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian "

Copyright:

" 1997 "

 

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Per serving: 338 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (16% calories from fat); 16g

Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 936mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

Serving Ideas : Garnish with your favorite burger toppings

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0