One of my go-to Lenten recipes is Lentil – Olive – Mushroom
Patties. It’s easy, tasty and satisfying. If you prefer a heartier version, a
variation of this is listed below.
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Lentil – Olive – Mushroom Patties
Yield: 5 patties
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive
oil
oil
1 small
onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound
white button mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
white button mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 cloves
garlic, minced
garlic, minced
Freshly
ground black pepper
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp.
dried oregano
dried oregano
¼ cup fresh
parsley, finely chopped
parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup
pitted kalamata olives (Note: If olives are too salty, rinse before
adding.)
pitted kalamata olives (Note: If olives are too salty, rinse before
adding.)
1-1/4 cups
cooked lentils, (canned or dried, cooked lentils can be used)
cooked lentils, (canned or dried, cooked lentils can be used)
1/2 cup
unseasoned breadcrumbs, plus more for coating
unseasoned breadcrumbs, plus more for coating
1 Tbsp. fresh
lemon juice
lemon juice
Additional
olive oil for pan-frying
olive oil for pan-frying
Directions:
1. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet
over medium-high heat. Sautė the onions for about 3 minutes or until they begin
to soften. Add mushrooms, garlic, black pepper, oregano, and parsley; sautė for
7 to 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked. Remove from heat and allow to
cool for 10 minutes.
over medium-high heat. Sautė the onions for about 3 minutes or until they begin
to soften. Add mushrooms, garlic, black pepper, oregano, and parsley; sautė for
7 to 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are cooked. Remove from heat and allow to
cool for 10 minutes.
2. Place cooled onion-mushroom mixture into the food
processor along with the olives, lentils, ½ cup breadcrumbs, and lemon juice.
Pulse until almost smooth, leaving some of the ingredients chunky for added
texture. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine.
processor along with the olives, lentils, ½ cup breadcrumbs, and lemon juice.
Pulse until almost smooth, leaving some of the ingredients chunky for added
texture. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine.
NOTES:
- No additional salt is added
to this recipe since the olives are rather salty. - VARIATION: For a heartier final product, add about 1/2 cup of pre-cooked brown rice, bulgur, or quinoa to the mixture in this step.
3 Using a ½ cup measure, divide the mixture into 5 equal
patties. Slightly flatten them and coat
each side in a little more of the bread crumbs. (This will create a nice crust
on the surface when cooked.)
4. Place the shaped, coated patties on a plate lined with
plastic wrap; cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until ready to
cook.
plastic wrap; cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until ready to
cook.
5. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet
over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side,
or until lightly golden brown and heated through.
over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side,
or until lightly golden brown and heated through.
NOTE: The patties can also be baked in a preheated
350°F oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with cooking
spray. Spray a little cooking spray on the top of each patty to keep them for
getting too dry; bake for 15 minutes. Turn them over and bake for an additional
12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
350°F oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with cooking
spray. Spray a little cooking spray on the top of each patty to keep them for
getting too dry; bake for 15 minutes. Turn them over and bake for an additional
12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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