Vegetarian Lentil Burgers

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Vegetarian Lentil Burgers
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 55 min.
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Ingredients

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6
Ingredients
2 cups water
¾ cup dried, red Lentils
¾ tsp salt (divided)
non-stick cooking spray
1 cup diced onions
½ cup carrots (finely diced)
3 garlic cloves (chopped)
2 cups Mushrooms (chopped)
1 tsp dried marjoram
¼ tsp Black pepper
3 Tbsps Madeira (optional)
0.333 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 large egg whites
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
6 Hamburger bun
6 slices monterey jack cheese (shredded)
Romaine lettuce (for garnish)
3 large Heirloom tomato (sliced)
1 Red onion (sliced)
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Preparation steps

1.
To prepare burger patties, combine water, lentils, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain; set aside.
2.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and 3 garlic cloves; sauté for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, mushrooms, marjoram, and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates. Place onion mixture in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
3.
Next add the lentils, breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and egg whites. Cover and chill 30 minutes (to help firm up the mixture).
4.
Divide the lentil mixture into 6 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add lentil patties, and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
5.
Line the bottom half of each hamburger bun with an romaine lettuce, and top each bun half with a burger and slice of cheese, tomato slices, onion slices, and the top half of the bun.

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