So still eating well and staying full. Probably eating too much! its been a tough week lots of hours working and not enough working out. At least not for me.

I'm not sure why but it just amazes me at the responses I get when I tell someone I'm a vegetarian now. Remember I'm no little guy. Still hitting the scale at 240lbs. I did drop a couple pounds then it came back to haunt me... So back to my original though of people's responses. I either get oh the hell with that I like meat too much or a stare of amazement and a comment like "well you still eat chicken or fish right!" NO! its still meat! LOL. Or I get someone saying "I'm a Vegetarian" in a flamboyant fashion" Just like everything with me I really don't care what people think if they don't like it too damn bad.

Its Sunday morning I just got home a little while ago from work and I am trying a new recipe. of course it uses lentils which take 45 minutes too cook. I will update on how they come out later.

here is the recipe I am making

INGREDIENTS

• • 1 c dry lentils, well rinsed
  • 2 1/2 c water
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1/2 t pepper
  • 1 t soy sauce, optional
  • 3/4 c rolled oats, finely ground
  • 3/4 c bread crumbs

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INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. 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.
  2. Sauté the onion and carrot in oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the lentils, onions, carrots, pepper, and optional soy sauce in the large bowl, then mix in the ground oats and bread crumbs.
  4. While still warm, form the lentil mixture into patties, which can now be frozen, refrigerated (for up to 5 days), or cooked immediately.
  5. Cooking (2 possibilities):
  6. In a frying pan, heat a bit of oil, place a burger on top, and fry until brown, 1-2 minutes. Repeat on other side and serve.
  7. In a 400º oven, bake the burgers on a greased baking sheet until light brown, about 15 minutes.