'Meat's Too Expensive' Vegetarian Burgers Recipe

Pour enough water into a pot that will cover lentils and wheat germ; bring to a boil. Add lentils and wheat germ reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender adding more water if needed 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool slightly; mash lentil mixture until thick and lumpy.

Transfer mashed lentil mixture to a bowl. Mix onion green bell pepper mozzarella cheese egg green chile pepper garlic salt and pepper into lentil mixture until thoroughly mixed; shape into 8 patties.

Heat about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Lower heat to medium-high and cook 4 patties in the hot oil until golden brown about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.