Curried Lentil Cashew Burger with Canadian Gouda

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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This recipe makes 4 servings


Ingredients
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted cashews or walnuts
2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
4 cups (1 L) sliced mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) lentils, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp (15 mL) curry paste
1/4 cup (50 mL) dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander
4 slices Canadian Gouda cheese or Canadian Gouda cheese with cumin
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices red onion
4 hamburger buns
Preparation
In skillet, toast cashews over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes; transfer to food processor.

In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; cook mushrooms, chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add to food processor.

Add lentils and curry paste to food processor; pulse to combine. Mix in bread crumbs and coriander. Shape into four 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick patties.

In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; fry patties until crusty, about 8 minutes per side. Top each with Gouda cheese slice; cover and cook until melted. Sandwich each patty, lettuce and red onion in bun.

Creamy Canadian Havarti (with or without jalapenos) also makes a great burger topping.