Name: Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed -; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten -; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion -; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes -; 1 teaspoon dried basil -; 1 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal -; 2 tablespoons canola oil -; 10 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese -; Marinara sauce, warmed, optional -

Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella

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50 min.

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Ingredients for - Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella

1. 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed -

2. 3 large eggs, lightly beaten -

3. 1 tablespoon dried minced onion -

4. 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes -

5. 1 teaspoon dried basil -

6. 1 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -

8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

9. 2 cups uncooked instant oatmeal -

10. 2 tablespoons canola oil -

11. 10 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese -

12. Marinara sauce, warmed, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Italian Herb-Lentil Patties with Mozzarella

1. Stage

Cook lentils according to package directions; drain and cool slightly.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, combine eggs and seasonings; stir in cooked lentils and oatmeal. Shape into ten 3/4-in.-thick patties.

3. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook patties in batches, 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, adding additional oil as needed. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.