Veggie Burgers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Veggie Burgers

Recipe By : (R. J. Grunts, Chicago)
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Main Dish Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
3 c cooked lentils
1 c plain bread crumbs
3 egg whites
1 c fresh spinach, cooked -- finely chopped
1/2 c carrots, cooked -- chopped
1/2 c green onion -- chopped
1 c cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.) -- shredded
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
8 whole-wheat buns

CATSUP MAYONAISSE (Optional):
1 c light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp mustard
2 Tbsp catsup

1) Combine lentils, bread crumbs, egg whites, spinach, carrot, onion,
Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 6 equal patties.
Place on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2) Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add burgers; cook 6 minutes,
turning over once halfway through cooking.

3) Meanwhile, if preparing the mayonnaise, mix together mayonnaise,
mustard and catsup in a small bowl.

4) Place burgers in buns and serve with mayonnaise if using.

Nutrient Value Per Serving:
424 calories, 24 g protein, 11 g fat, 60 g carbohydrate, 918 mg sodium, 20
mg cholesterol.

Exchanges: 3 and 1/2 starch/bread, 1 and 1/2 meat, 1/3 vegetable, 1 and
1/4 fat.


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

NOTES : Refrigerate time: 2 hours
Cook time: 6 minutes