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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. lentils (1 1/4 c.)
  • 3 c. water
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 c. chopped carrots
  • 3 c. fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese, each slice cut into triangles

Instructions

  1. Wash lentils; add water and bring to boiling in large saucepan.
  2. Lower heat; cover.
  3. Cook 15 minutes.
  4. Add onion and carrots.
  5. Cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are very tender. Remove from heat.
  6. Cool slightly.
  7. Stir in bread crumbs, egg, garlic salt, oregano and salt.
  8. Melt butter in large skillet. Drop lentil mixture by rounded one-half cupfuls into hot butter. Flatten mounds into patties with spatula.
  9. Cook patties until firm and golden brown on both sides.
  10. Top each patty with 2 cheese triangles; heat until melted.
  11. Garnish with parsley sprigs and carrot curls, if you wish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

677 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15g 30% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 72g 26% DV
Fiber 19.1g 68% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10150.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1229mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 164.3mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 977mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 5.1mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 707.8mg 54% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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