Bill's burgers

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupLentils; uncooked
2cups;water
1mediumOnion; sliced
pinchCayenne pepper
1teaspoonBasil, dried
1teaspoonMustard, Dijon
1tablespoonSoy sauce
3tablespoonsVinegar, apple cider
ounceV-8 vegetable juice, low- sodium
1cupCornmeal or corn flour, finely ground
2cupsPotatoes; coarsely grated
4Garlic cloves; minced
¼cupParsley; finely chopped

Directions

Heat grill or preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Place lentils and water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add onion, cayenne, black pepper and basil. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.

In a medium size bowl, mix mustard and soy sauce until smooth. Add vinegar and vegetable juice and mix well.

Add cornmeal and stir to combine. Set aside.

Add potatoes to lentil mixture and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add garlic, parsley and cornmeal mixture to lentil mixture, and cook for 3 minutes stirring contantly.

Remove from heat and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Form mixture into patties and grill over hot coals or bake in oven on a lightly oiled aking sheet for 25 minutes, turning once.

Per serving: 186 cal; 8 g prot; 79 mg sod; 34 g carb; 3 g fat. 0 chol; 35 mg calcium

From the files of DEEANNE