Spicy Sliders

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/2 c dry lentils1 T Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 t black pepper1/2 c onion, finely chopped 1 t chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped12 ounces 93/7 lean ground beef4 (1-ounce) slices Monterey jack cheese, each slice cut into quarters1 cup arugula, chopped24 slices whole wheat cocktail bread, toasted Note: Cocktail bread is often found with the crackers. Each slice is about 1/4 the size of a regular slice of bread, perfect for sliders.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rinse lentils and remove any stones or debris. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer until very tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and puree slightly either in a food processor or with a fork. Allow them to cool slightly.
Combine the mustard, garlic, pepper, onion, and chipotle pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the lentils and beef, and mix until just combined.
Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Form the meat mixture into 2.5 ounce patties and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, then top each patty with a slice of cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
Stack each slider on a toasted slice of bread and divide the arugula among them. Top each with a second slice of bread.

Serve warm.
Makes 12 sliders.
Serving Size: Makes 12 sliders.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 107.3
  • Total Fat: 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 22.6 mg
  • Sodium: 151.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g

Member Reviews
  • SCIFIMOM
     It sounds like this will be a great recipe to try, but I do have a picky question and comment: On Chef Meg's calorie and nutrition breakdown, a serving includes 3 slices of cocktail bread -- why is that? Plus, I want a photo of an actual slider on cocktail bread, not a stock photo with a roll! - 8/8/12
  • CD13104299
     Again the picture does not match the recipe! WHY!
    The nutritional info for a serving lists 3 slices of the bread. This does not make sense!
    So this means I will make the recipe as it sounds pretty good but have to refigure the calories etc. PLEASE make recipe info & picture accurate. - 3/11/13
  • LESSOFMOORE
     I never understand the photos that don't match the recipe:( - 3/22/12
  • NOILEDNWAD
     We really liked it! My spouse, the fussiest burger guy in the world loved them. I will definitely make them again and again! - 12/17/11
  • NADS1959
     In the pic- that is most certainly not cocktail bread! Arugula can be bought with the pre cut salad mixes in the plastic clam shells. Great for mixing in with reg salad mix as it has a distinct stronger flavor. - 2/2/12
  • ROYALTY1022
     Arugula is a type of lettuce green and 93/7 means the meat is 93% lean and 7% fat... - 12/14/11
  • TONYA46
     Didn't care for how they tasted. Reworking the recipe to how I would like it. Will post once I make them my way. - 12/16/11
  • JLJACK
     The taste of this recipe is kind of good. However, it is hard to get past the weird texture of these burgers. - 3/13/12
  • TRAMPOET
     Burgers had a good flavor but they did have a "dust" like consistency. Probably will not try again as it did not go over well with the kids. - 4/9/12
  • CD12421325
     Hubby and I loved it. First time I've eaten lentils in years. Added a little grated light cheese to bind better. Thanks Meg. - 5/16/12
  • -THINQ-
     OOOooooh, YEEEAAAAHHHHH! GREAT recipe!!
    since i LOVE black beans and my fam doesn't care for lentils, I'll try them that way. got our own adobo spice, so we'll make our own with the peppers we have!
    thanks, chef meg!! - 2/23/12
  • CD13294109
     Lets all agree that we need the picture to match the recipe. It is better if we take the time to make it to know what the end product is going to be. I also used black beans and it was good. Lots of lettuce and tomato make the burger great. - 8/17/13
  • LEANJEAN6
     Good----- We had them for lunch--- - 12/14/11
  • BUSYGRANNY5
     Tasty, but photo doesn't match recipe! - 7/18/17
  • LSIG14
     I am really confused by this recipe. Why do you need 4 slices of cheese in quarters (16 pcs) if you're making 12 burgers? Also the picture looks like a lot more arugula than 1 T (and of course that is not cocktail bread in the photo!) Rather misleading! - 8/21/15
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 10/26/12
  • SGIRL0629
     Big hit with the entire family. Adjusted to our likes. Leftovers heated up well and were very tasty for lunch the next day. - 9/1/12
  • JESSIELYNN1977
     I thought the taste was good and will likely make them again. My only complaint is that mine fell apart very easily. I did use a little extra of the chipotle pepper - I like it spicy! :) - 6/18/12
  • COOKIE_MONSTER9
     Arugula is known as rocket in the UK - 2/23/12
  • SEMCD6232
     I don't usually cook my onions before putting them in the meat mixture. I just let them cook while the burger is cooking. Interesting! - 12/15/11
  • ICEANGEL222
     wonderful
    - 12/11/11
  • KATHYJO56
     I did not care for this recipe at all - 4/4/17
  • DTPARKER202
     These were WONDERFUL! Whole family enjoyed them, and it is definitely in our "keeper" file! - 8/31/13
  • BARBLAM1
     Hey TonyA46- Try using black beans in place of the lentils. I'm with you... Making them per the recipe produces burgers that taste kind-of like dust. - 1/31/12
  • HJZANDE
     @ROYALTY1022: Aragula is called 'rocket' in Australia, New Zealand and Britain.
    @A.DRAGONFLY: If something says roast - unless it specifically mentions a lid, it means uncovered. - 1/16/12



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