Lentil & Beef Burger

Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup sliced veggies and 2 tbsp Herb & Garlic Dip.
Ingredients
1 tbsp oil
1⁄2 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils, about 1 cup
1⁄4 cup drained julienned sundried tomatoes
1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
1 egg
1⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
4 burger buns
Toppings (optional): zucchini ribbons, red onion, lettuce, sliced tomato
Preparation
- In a fry pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse lentils. Chop sundried tomatoes into small pieces. Place both in a bowl. Crumble in ground beef, seasoning, and add egg and feta, if using. Mix well; lentils will mash as you combine the ingredients. Form mixture into four patties.
- Pan fry patties until cooked through and edges are crispy, about 3 min per side.
- Tuck into buns and add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 380, Fat 14 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.2 g), Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g (Fibre 7 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 23 g.
Tips
If you have extra time, prep ahead and cook green lentils. They have an earthy, peppery flavour. Bring 4 cups water and 1 cup of lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer until tender, about 15–18 min. Drain; refrigerate up to 1 week.