Spicy Sliders
Introduction
Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!
Ingredients
1/2 c dry lentils
1 T Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
1 t chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
12 ounces 93/7 lean ground beef
4 (1-ounce) slices Monterey jack cheese, each slice cut into quarters
1 cup arugula, chopped
24 slices whole wheat cocktail bread, toasted
Note: Cocktail bread is often found with the crackers. Each slice is about 1/4 the size of a regular slice of bread, perfect for sliders.
1 T Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 t black pepper
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
1 t chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
12 ounces 93/7 lean ground beef
4 (1-ounce) slices Monterey jack cheese, each slice cut into quarters
1 cup arugula, chopped
24 slices whole wheat cocktail bread, toasted
Note: Cocktail bread is often found with the crackers. Each slice is about 1/4 the size of a regular slice of bread, perfect for sliders.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rinse lentils and remove any stones or debris. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer until very tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and puree slightly either in a food processor or with a fork. Allow them to cool slightly.
Combine the mustard, garlic, pepper, onion, and chipotle pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the lentils and beef, and mix until just combined.
Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Form the meat mixture into 2.5 ounce patties and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, then top each patty with a slice of cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
Stack each slider on a toasted slice of bread and divide the arugula among them. Top each with a second slice of bread.
Serve warm.
Makes 12 sliders.
Serving Size: Makes 12 sliders.
Rinse lentils and remove any stones or debris. Place in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer until very tender, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and puree slightly either in a food processor or with a fork. Allow them to cool slightly.
Combine the mustard, garlic, pepper, onion, and chipotle pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the lentils and beef, and mix until just combined.
Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Form the meat mixture into 2.5 ounce patties and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes, then top each patty with a slice of cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
Stack each slider on a toasted slice of bread and divide the arugula among them. Top each with a second slice of bread.
Serve warm.
Makes 12 sliders.
Serving Size: Makes 12 sliders.
Number of Servings: 12
