'Meat's Too Expensive!' Vegetarian Burgers

Name: 'Meat's Too Expensive!' Vegetarian Burgers recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Global
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

by Jeffrey Castro 1 year ago

4 (4)

35 minutes

195.1 kcal

19.8 g carbs

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Description

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!

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

Directions

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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 8 servings

calories: 195.1 kcal

carbohydrates: 19.8 g

protein: 9.7 g

saturated fat: 1.8 g

cholesterol: 25.5 mg

sodium: 34.6 mg

fiber: 8.6 g

sugar: 1.2 g