Smoked Cheddar Lentil Burgers Recipes

Steps:

• Add the first 3 ingredients to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Cover, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain.
• Throw out bay leaves.
• Transfer lentils to a large mixing bowl; partially mash with a potato masher; cool slightly.
• Add oil to a medium nonstick skillet; heat over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion and carrot; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender; cool slightly.
• Add onion mixture, cheese, and the next 8 ingredients to the lentils; stir to mix well.
• Cover and chill for 45 minutes.
• Divided mixture into 8 portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
• Heat a grill pan coated wtih cooking spray over medium-high heat.
• Add half the patties; cook for 5 minutes on each side or until done.
• Repeat with remaining patties.
• Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on the top half of each bun; put 1 patty on the bottom half of each bun; top each serving with 1 tomato slice, 1/4 cup arugula and the top half of bun.