Lentil Burgers with Smoked Gouda

from Simply Healthy Family

The sound of this dish might not exactly make you drool like a double cheeseburger from Five Guys, but it give the arteries a nice break from all the summer cookouts. These are also a great meal for dining on a budget. We paired it with a this salad.


Ingredients

2/3 cup dry lentils
1 1/2 c water

1 onion, finely chopped
1/2-3/4 cup grated carrots
3 slices bread, crumbled in food processor
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
3 Tbsp. butter, ghee, or coconut oil
smoked Gouda or smoked cheddar, sliced
optional: roll or bun

Directions

1. Wash lentils; add water and bring to boil. Lower heat & simmer 15 minutes covered. Add onion & carrots. Cook 15 minutes longer. Drain, reserving liquid, & cool.

2. Stir crumbs, eggs, & seasonings into lentil mixture. Add some of the reserved liquid, if needed, to hold the burger together better.

3. Melt butter in skillet. Drop lentil mixture by rounded one-third cupfuls into hot butter. Flatten & cook until brown on one side. Flip, top with slice of cheese, and continue cooking until brown on the other side. Place on cookie sheet & keep warm in low oven until all patties are cooked.

makes approx. 6 burgers