healthy recipes
Smoked Cheddar
Stuffed Lentil Burger
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories 211, Fat 7g, Protein 13g,,
Carbs 22g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 261mg
Ingredients:
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1 cup water
1/2 cup lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 medium onion
1 medium carrot
2 oz smoked cheddar
cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Salt and Pepper,
each
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 egg
• Ezekiel 4:9® Sprouted
Whole Grain Burger Buns
Preparation:
1) Put water, lentils and bay leaf in a small pot and bring
to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover
and simm er about 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Discard bay leaf. Smash lentils with a potato masher
and set aside to cool.
2) Heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a small skillet. Puree
onion and carrot together and fry in the skillet for about
5 minutes, until they are soft. Set aside to cool.
3) In a medium bowl, mix cheese, breadcrumbs, spices,
herbs and eggs. Add lentils and onion-carrot mixture.
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
4) Shape into four patties and fry in a cooking spraycoated skillet over medium heat. Serve with your favorite burger toppings.
5) Serve on Ezekiel 4:9® Sprouted Whole Grain Burger
Bun, lettuce, slice tomatoes and condiments.
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