Mushroom Lentil Burgers with Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Ingredients

• 8 oz Mushrooms diced, comes to about 2 ⅔ cups diced mushrooms
• 1 Tablespoon Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Large Onion, ½ diced and ½ thinly sliced for serving
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Cup Oats
• 1 Egg
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 ⅔  Cups Cooked Lentils, I used ¾ dried lentils
• Serve with avocado, tomato, and sauteed onions

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
2. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the diced mushrooms and cook until most of the juices have evaporated, 7-8 minutes.
3. Add the soy sauce and paprika and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Set aside in a large bowl.
4. Heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add ½ of the onion and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Transfer the onion to a food processor, then add the lentils, oats, and egg. Pulse until chunky, about 10-15 pulses.
6. Transfer the lentil mixture to the bowl with the mushrooms. Mix well, then shape into 6 patties. Place on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap, then freeze for 10 minutes.
7. While patties are freezing saute the other half of your onion in 1 teaspoon of olive oil until browned. Slice your tomatoes, avocado and lettuce fore serving.
8. Remove the patties from freezer. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add 2-3 patties. Cook for 5 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining patties.
9. Serve patties with sauteed onions, avocado, tomato and lettuce with Sweet Potato Fries on the side. (Recipe Below).

Saute the Mushrooms

Mushroom Lentil Mixture

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• 2 Large Sweet Potatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Place sweet potatoes and olive oil in large bowl, toss lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and rosemary.
3. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on lightly oiled baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
4. Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Cooking time is 18 to 24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.