FitnessX Magazine March/April 2016 Vo1 - 2016 | Page 23

healthy recipes Smoked Cheddar Stuffed Lentil Burger Nutrition (per serving): Calories 211, Fat 7g, Protein 13g,, Carbs 22g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 261mg Ingredients: • • • • • • • 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. FitnessX.com / FitnessX Magazine 23.