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Lentil Burger with Cool Avocado Salsa
Recipes
Lentil Burger with Cool Avocado Salsa
3 servings
30 minutes total
Ingredients
  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 1 pouch cooked lentil & rice blend (8–10 oz)
  • 1 Hass avocado
  • ½ cup mild fresh salsa
  • ¼ cup Greek-style ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup egg substitute (or egg whites)
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free chipotle seasoning
  • ¼ cup fat-free feta cheese
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 3 thin whole grain sandwich buns
  • 1 cup baby romaine leaves
Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Microwave lentil blend following package instructions, then let stand to cool.
  2. Halve avocado, remove pit and flesh, and chop flesh; drain salsa. Whisk avocados, salsa, and dressing until blended; set aside.
  3. Place lentil blend, onions, oats, egg, seasoning, and feta in food processor bowl; pulse 6–8 times until roughly blended. Form mixture into 3 bun-size patties, then place patties on baking sheet and coat with spray; bake 6–8 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
  4. Toast buns. Place 1 patty on each bottom bun; top with romaine leaves, avocado salsa, and top bun. Serve.

Amount per ⅓ recipe serving: Calories 280, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 1g, Sodium 670mg, Total Carb 39g, Fiber 10g, Sugars 7g, Protein 15g, Calc 10%, Iron 20%