Lentil Goat Cheese Burgers

Place lentils, water, and bay leaf in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf. If all of the water has not been removed, drain the lentils. Set aside and let cool.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, garlic, and carrot for 5-8 minutes, until softened. Season with salt and pepper. Add the balsamic vinegar, increase heat to let it reduce a bit, and then set aside until lentils are done.

Combine the lentils, sauteed vegetables, and remaining ingredients (except buns and garnish) in a food processor, and pulse several times to combine. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or overnight.

Heat a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium-high heat. Divide the lentil mixture into four equal portions, and shape each portion into a patty. Place the patties on the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve on buns with your favorite burger garnishes.

Nutritional Information:
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving Calories: 169.3
Total Fat: 4.7 g
Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
Sodium: 78.5 mg
Total Carbs: 25.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
Protein: 12.8 g