Smoked Cheddar And Lentil Burgers

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 8 teaspoons stone ground mustard
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns (each bun should weight 2 oz.)
• 8 tomatoes, slices (1/4-inch thick slices)
• 2 cups trimmed arugula

1. Add the first 3 ingredients to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Cover, lower heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until tender; drain.
3. Throw out bay leaves.
4. Transfer lentils to a large mixing bowl; partially mash with a potato masher; cool slightly.
5. Add oil to a medium nonstick skillet; heat over medium-high heat.
6. Add in onion and carrot; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender; cool slightly.
7. Add onion mixture, cheese, and the next 8 ingredients to the lentils; stir to mix well.
8. Cover and chill for 45 minutes.
9. Divided mixture into 8 portions; shape each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
10. Heat a grill pan coated wtih cooking spray over medium-high heat.
11. Add half the patties; cook for 5 minutes on each side or until done.
12. Repeat with remaining patties.
13. 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.

water, dried lentils, bay leaves, olive oil, onion, carrot, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, garlic powder, paprika, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne, egg whites, stone ground mustard, buns, tomatoes, arugula

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoked-cheddar-and-lentil-burgers-127392 (may not work)