Ingredients
- 8 wheat buns (whole)
- 3 lentils (cooked)
- 3 egg whites
- 1 c mayonnaise (light)
- 1 c cheddar cheese
- 1 c bread crumbs (plain)
- 1/2 c carrots
- 1/2 c green onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp catsup
- 1 c spinach (fresh)
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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.
