Tastefully Tuesday...

Last week I posted a slow cook version of a barbecue beef sandwich and didn't give it much thought. That is until Alexis over at Simply Beautiful Veg. said she would make them if she ate meat it made me stop and realize that I haven't posted a single thing for the vegetarians out there.  I have vegetarians in my family but I am always at a loss as to what to make when they visit so we usually go out to eat and leave the cooking to someone who can make something amazing.  But I really did want to post something fun that everyone could enjoy so I asked Alexis for one of her favorites, and I gotta tell you it looks amazing!  Now I won't be at a loss as to what to make next time I entertain for my nieces and nephews that don't eat meat. 

Please be sure to check out Alexis' blog today too, she is just getting started and I love reading her posts, always something fun, its like chatting and catching up with an old friend.

Palouse Burgers
Written by Caitlin Cole

1 cup dry lentils, well rinsed
2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 teaspoons dried herb of choice
1 teaspoon soy sauce or liquid aminos, optional
3/4 cup rolled oats, finely ground (a clean coffee grinder or food processor works wonderfully)
3/4 cup bread crumbs

Place the lentils, water, and salt in saucepan, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes, until water is nearly gone and lentils are very soft, with splitting skins. Sauté the onion and carrot in oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Mix the lentils, onions, carrots, pepper, herb, and optional soy sauce in the large bowl, then mix in the ground oats and bread crumbs.

While still warm, form the lentil mixture into patties. To cook, heat a bit of oil in a frying pan, place a burger on top, and fry until brown, 1-2 minutes. Repeat on other side and serve.

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Today's no cook option is Papa Johns, their current special is a Large Works or Tuscan Six Cheese Pizza for only $11.00.  They also have a reward program called Papa points which allows you to earn points towards a free pizza when you order online.  If you order online before April 7 be sure to enter coupon code M4042LG9 to get a large one topping pizza for only $9.00!

Hope everyone is having a great week so far.

C.Q.