Pregnancy Friendly Cheddar Bacon Lentil Burgers with Scallions

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

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Pregnancy Friendly Cheddar Bacon Lentil Burgers with Scallions

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the patties

1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
2 ½ cups water
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
4 strips bacon
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Ingredient note
Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For cooking

2 tbsp olive oil

For serving

4 burger buns
lettuce leaves (optional)
sliced tomato (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the lentils, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook, uncovered, until the lentils are completely tender and most of the water is absorbed, 20–25 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid, spread the lentils on a plate, and let them cool for 10 minutes.
2
While the lentils cook, lay the bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, turning once, until crispy and the fat has rendered, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and let cool, then crumble into small pieces. Pour off all but 1 tsp of the bacon fat from the skillet and set the skillet aside for searing.

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