Portobello Mushroom Burgers - The Veggie Table

The great flavor of portobello mushrooms in a veggie burger.

Yield	4 burgers
Time	2 hours
Tools	large saucepan food processor or masher knife large frying pan large bowl
Ingredients	2/3 c dry lentils 6 oz portobello mushrooms 2 T olive oil 1½ c onion, minced 2 large cloves garlic, minced ½ t ground cumin ½ t salt black pepper 2 c bread crumbs ½ parsley, chopped
Directions	Simmer the lentils in water until tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool, then mash or purée. Trim, clean, and finely chop the mushrooms. Sauté onions in 1 T olive oil, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cumin and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, add salt and pepper, and remove from heat. Transfer all ingredients to a single bowl and mix well. Chill for at least one hour. To cook: Form the mixture into four patties and either fry them over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side, or grill them over coals. Serve hot.
Notes	Adapted from Didi Emmons’ Vegetarian Planet.
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