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Lentil Burgers with Tzatziki Recipe

Lentil Burgers with Tzatziki Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup grated peeled english cucumber
1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2/3 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato sprinkles
2/3 cup (2 1/2 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/3 cup italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
3 tbsp chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray
8 (1 1/2-oz) whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted
12 arugula leaves
2 tomatoes , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3/4 lb)

Directions:

To prepare tzatziki, place cucumber on paper towels, and squeeze until barely moist. Place in a medium bowl. Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand for 5 minutes. Scrape into bowl using a rubber spatula. Add the salt, crushed garlic, green onions, and extra-virgin olive oil; chill.
To prepare patties, heat 2 teaspoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in oregano, red pepper, and garlic; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender; drain. Cool.
Place lentil mixture, cheese, and the next 6 ingredients (cheese through black pepper) in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Divide lentil mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add patties, and cook for 3 minutes. Turn patties over, and cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon tzatziki evenly on each bun top and bottom. Arrange the arugula, patties, and tomato slices over bottom halves of buns; top with remaining bun halves.
Note: You can freeze any uncooked lentil patties for up to 1 month: Separate the patties with wax paper, place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, remove excess air, seal, and freeze. Thaw in refrigerator before cooking.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.16 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.23g	8%
Cholesterol	4.97mg	2%
Sodium	547.35mg	23%
Potassium	511.85mg	11%
Total Carbs	25.78g	9%
Sugars	8.1g	32%
Dietary Fiber	9.99g	40%
Protein	16.41g	33%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	12.9mg	72%
Calcium	280.5mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.45 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.13g	8%
Cholesterol	2.02mg	2%
Sodium	222.78mg	23%
Potassium	208.33mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.49g	9%
Sugars	3.3g	32%
Dietary Fiber	4.06g	40%
Protein	6.68g	33%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	17%
Iron	5.3mg	72%
Calcium	114.2mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

4.7

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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