Lentil Burgers with Tzatziki

Name: Lentil Burgers with Tzatziki Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 74 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Burgers:; 2 Tsp olive oil; 1c chopped onion; 3/4 t dried oregano; 1/8 t crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1.5 cups fat-free less-sodium chicken broth; 3 c dried lentils; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoe sprinkeles; 2.5 oz crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 c grated carrots; 1/3 c Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/3 c toasted wheat germ; 3 T chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 1/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parlsey; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Cooking Spary; 8 1.5 oz whole wheat hamburger buns toasted; 16 arugula leaves; 2 tomatoes cut 1/4 inch thick slices

Minutes to Prepare: 25
Minutes to Cook: 49

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

Burgers:2 Tsp olive oil1c chopped onion3/4 t dried oregano1/8 t crushed red pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1.5 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth3 c dried lentils1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoe sprinkeles2.5 oz crumbled feta cheese1/2 c grated carrots1/3 c Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs1/3 c toasted wheat germ3 T chopped pitted Kalamata olives1/4 c chopped fresh flat-leaf parlsey1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperCooking Spary8 1.5 oz whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted16 arugula leaves2 tomatoes, cut 1/4 inch thick slices

Directions

Heat 2 t oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, saute 2 min. or until tender. Stir in oregano, red pepper and minced garlic cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth,k lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain, cool.l
Place lentil mixture, cheese and next 6 ingredients in a food processor, pulse intil coarsely ground. Divide lentil mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/2 inch thick patty.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties and cook 3 minutes. Turn patties over; reduce heat to medium, and cook 3 minutes. Spread 1 T tzatziki evenly on each bun top and bottom. Arrange arugula patties and tomato slices evenly over bottom halves fo buns. top with remaining bun halves.

Serving Size:�makes 12 1/2 inch burgers

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 139.0
Total Fat: 3.9 g
Cholesterol: 5.3 mg
Sodium: 586.7 mg
Total Carbs: 19.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
Protein: 8.0 g

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