'Meat's Too Expensive' Vegetarian Burgers

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. ('Meat's Too Expensive' Vegetarian Burgers). Veggie burgers with a kick! My husband and I are not vegetarians at all, but we're trying to cut down on the amount of chicken and meat we eat because it's so expensive. Lentils do the job here: super cheap, super easy, super tasty! Serve on big buns with tomato slices, onion, ketchup, and avocado instead of mayo!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

'Meat's Too Expensive' Vegetarian Burgers

Ingredients

water to cover

1 cup dried lentils

½ cup wheat germ

1 small onion

finely diced

½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper

¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg

beaten

1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile pepper

1 clove garlic

minced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup vegetable oil

divided

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

'Meat's Too Expensive' Vegetarian Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 195.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.7g 19%

Carbohydrates: 19.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 8.6g 34%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 25.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 105.9IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 21%

Folate: 141.3mcg 35%

Calcium: 51.9mg 5%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 50.5mg 18%

Potassium: 339.7mg 10%

Sodium: 34.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 80.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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