Grilled Lentils with Mushroom
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 354.88 mlgreen lentils(cooked and cooled)
- 1 poundcremini mushrooms(halved lengthwise)
- 5 tablespoonsolive oil
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 177.44 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- ½ mediumred onion(finely diced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(dried, or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 3 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 59⅛ mlvegetable broth
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 59⅛ mlfresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). If using a stovetop grill pan, heat it over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke.
Tip: Oil your grates well to prevent sticking and ensure beautiful grill marks.
- 2
In a bowl, combine cooled lentils with diced red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly, then fold in breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Tip: If the mixture feels too wet, add another tablespoon of breadcrumbs incrementally.
- 3
Form lentil mixture into 8 patties, each about 3 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate while you prepare the mushrooms.
Tip: Chilling helps the patties hold their shape on the grill.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, vegetable broth, lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and remaining garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Tip: Reserve half this marinade for drizzling at the end.
- 5
Toss mushroom halves with half of the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat evenly.
Tip: Don't marinate too long or the mushrooms will become soggy.
- 6
Place lentil patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they develop deep golden grill marks and hold together firmly. Transfer to a warm plate.
Tip: Resist moving them for the first 3 minutes to allow proper char development.
- 7
Grill mushroom halves cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until they develop dark grill marks, then flip and cook the rounded side for 2-3 minutes until tender.
Tip: Mushrooms release moisture as they cook, so don't crowd the grill.
- 8
Arrange lentil patties on serving plates and top each with 4 mushroom halves. Drizzle with reserved marinade and garnish with fresh parsley.
Tip: Serve immediately while the patties are still warm for the best texture contrast.
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