Lentil and mushroom cutlets are a great option for a vegetarian dinnerwhich does not contain a single gram of meat, and yet is filling and full of flavor. They are made from red lentils and fried mushrooms, which give them a distinct aroma and a pleasant, slightly “meaty” structure. Their preparation is simple – it does not require complicated ingredients or long standing at the stove. This is an interesting and modern alternative to traditional fish or pancakes for Friday, especially for people who want to introduce more plant dishes into their daily menu. The cutlets are perfect for both lunch and dinner, served with salad or light sauce.
Ingredients:
- 200 g of red lentils,
- a glass of water,
- 350 g mushrooms,
- onion,
- 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley,
- 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs,
- garlic clove,
- a spoonful of butter,
- egg,
- 1/2 teaspoon of sweet pepper,
- 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper,
- 1/3 teaspoon of turmeric,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- oil for frying.
How to do it:
1. Soak the lentils in water for about 2 hours. Drain, put into a pot, pour water and cook covered over low heat until soft (for about 15-20 minutes).
2. Add spices to the lentils (salt, pepper, sweet pepper, hot pepper, turmeric) and mix. Cook for some time to evaporate excess water (do not cover the pot). The lentils should be slightly overcooked.
3. Wash and dry the mushrooms. Cut them into slices and fry them in a pan. Add chopped onion and butter. Fry everything until the water from the mushrooms has completely evaporated. The mushrooms and onion should brown slightly. At the end of frying, season them with salt and pepper, add pressed garlic and chopped parsley.
4. Cool the mushrooms fried with onion and garlic. Grind them in a food processor or chop them finely.
5. Put the cooled lentils, shredded and cooled mushrooms, egg and 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs into a bowl. Mix everything thoroughly. At this stage, you can still season the cutlets with salt or pepper.
6. Form cutlets from the resulting mass (it may be slightly looser than in the case of traditional meatballs) and roll in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown (on both sides).
Source: Terazgotuje.pl
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