Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked lentils or beans
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 whole wheat hamburger buns 

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, using a fork or potato masher, mash half of the lentils or beans, keeping the other half whole.
2. Mix lentils or beans, bell pepper, ground meat, and egg with your hands. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Form meat mixture into 8 patties.
4. Heat a 12-inch skillet to medium-high. Sear patties until dark brown on one side, then flip them and sear on the other side to 160°F. 
5. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite condiments.  
6. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories│7g Fat (1.5g Saturated)│44g Carbohydrates│2g Added Sugar│24g Protein│420mg Sodium│9g Fiber