Lentil And Hazelnut Burgers
These delectable lentil and mushroom burgers sport a flavorful blend of aromatic ingredients, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes and textures. Savor the nuttiness of hazelnuts, the earthiness of chestnut mushrooms, and the richness of cheddar cheese all combined with the wholesome red lentils. Formed into patties and lightly fried to golden perfection, these burgers make for a hearty and satisfying meal paired excellently with minted new potatoes and a fresh rocket salad. Enjoy the delightful mingling of flavors and dive into a delightful culinary experience with every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Red Lentils 226g
- Chicken or vegetable stock - 250mls
- Red Onion finely chopped small
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Red chilly - finely chopped 1 - 2 to taste
- Chestnut Mushrooms - Finely Chopped 56g
- Hazelnuts roasted and crushed 100g
- Cheddar finely grated 56g
- Dried mixed herbs 1 teaspoon
- 1 egg - large
- Bread crumbs -56g
Instructions
- Cook lentils in stock until just cooked and drain well. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Sweat onion, garlic, chilly and mushrooms for 5 minutes then add hazelnuts and cook for further 2 minutes.
- Put onions, garlic, chilly, mushrooms and hazelnut mixture in a bowl and add cheddar and dried herbs and lentils and mix well.
- Mix in the egg.
- Blend in enough breadcrumbs to ensure a firm mixture.
- Form the mixture into burgers and rest in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Shallow fry on a medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes minutes on each side.
- Shallow fry on a medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes minutes on each side
- Serve with minted new potatoes and rocket salad.
Yield
Serves 4
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