vegan substitute for minced meat Recipe
Title: Vegan-Friendly Minced Meat Alternative Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cooked green lentils
- 1 cup of walnuts (finely chopped)
- 1 cup of mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté it until translucent.
- Add in the minced garlic next and continue to sauté until it releases its aroma.
- Next, add in the finely chopped mushrooms, stirring them into the onions and garlic until they are well combined. Continue cooking this mixture for about five minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened.
- Once your mushrooms have softened, add in your cooked green lentils along with your finely chopped walnuts.
- Continue stirring everything together in your frying pan, allowing all ingredients to combine thoroughly.
- Next, pour in your soy sauce or tamari along with your paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir these into your mixture until they have been evenly distributed throughout.
- Transfer this mixture onto your prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly across the surface.
- Place this baking sheet into your preheated oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about twenty minutes.
- After twenty minutes have passed, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before using it as a minced meat substitute in any recipe!
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