'Meat'S Too Expensive!' Vegetarian Burgers

• water to cover
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green chile pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided

1. Pour enough water into a pot that will cover lentils and wheat germ; bring to a boil. Add lentils and wheat germ, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more water if needed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from heat and cool slightly; mash lentil mixture until thick and lumpy.
2. Transfer mashed lentil mixture to a bowl. Mix onion, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, egg, green chile pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper into lentil mixture until thoroughly mixed; shape into 8 patties.
3. Heat about 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Lower heat to medium-high and cook 4 patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.

water, dried lentils, germ, onion, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, egg, green chile pepper, clove garlic, salt, vegetable oil

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/237216/meats-too-expensive-vegetarian-burgers/ (may not work)