* Exported from MasterCook * Lentil Mushroom Burgers Recipe By : High-Flavor Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking, Steven Raichlen
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Volume 2-12, Dec. '99 Vegetarian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2/3 cup lentils -- picked through and rinsed
1 medium potato -- peeled & cut into 1/2" dice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil -- (to 2 tbsp.)
1 small onion -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
2 carrots -- finely chopped
(about 1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic -- minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms -- thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg white
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro or dill
2 cups fresh bread crumbs -- (or as needed)Cook the lentils in 5 cups of boiling water until tender, about 20 to 30
minutes. Add the potatoes the last 10 minutes and cook until soft. Drain
the lentils and potatoes in a colander and let cool. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick frying pan. Add the onion,
bell pepper, carrots, and garlic, and cook over medium heat until soft,
about 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook until most of the mushroom
liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Season the mixture with salt &
pepper to taste. Combine the lentils, potatoes, mushroom mixture, and egg white in a food
processor and coarsely puree. Grind in the cilantro and enough bread
crumbs to obtain a very stiff paste. Correct the seasoning, adding salt &
pepper to taste. Wet your hands and form the mixture into 8 3-inch
patties. Place the patties on a lightly oiled plate and chill for at least
2 hours. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Cook the
burgers over medium heat until crusty and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per
side. Work in 2 batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Add oil as
necessary. To reduce the fat further, you could broil the burgers. (Brush
with a little oil before broiling.) Serve the burgers as is or on rolls with sliced tomatoes & lettuce. Posted on FareShare 12-99 by Lyn Hillman <lhillman@na.ko.com> Join the FareShare Recipe Group at http://fareshare.tripod.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
