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                             Veggie Burgers

Recipe By     : (R. J. Grunts, Chicago)
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3      c             cooked lentils
  1      c             plain bread crumbs
  3                    egg whites
  1      c             fresh spinach, cooked -- finely chopped
    1/2  c             carrots, cooked -- chopped
    1/2  c             green onion -- chopped
  1      c             cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.) -- shredded
  1      tsp           salt
    1/8  tsp           black pepper
  1      Tbsp          olive oil
  8                    whole-wheat buns

                       CATSUP MAYONAISSE (Optional):
  1      c             light mayonnaise
  2      Tbsp          mustard
  2      Tbsp          catsup

1) Combine lentils, bread crumbs, egg whites, spinach, carrot, onion,
Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper in a bowl.  Shape into 6 equal patties.
Place on a baking sheet.  Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2) Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet.  Add burgers; cook 6 minutes,
turning over once halfway through cooking.

3)  Meanwhile, if preparing the mayonnaise, mix together mayonnaise,
mustard and catsup in a small bowl.

4) Place burgers in buns and serve with mayonnaise if using.

Nutrient Value Per Serving:
424 calories, 24 g protein, 11 g fat, 60 g carbohydrate, 918 mg sodium, 20
mg cholesterol.

Exchanges: 3 and 1/2 starch/bread, 1 and 1/2 meat, 1/3 vegetable, 1 and
1/4 fat.


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NOTES : Refrigerate time: 2 hours
      Cook time: 6 minutes