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Vegan Lentil Frisco Melt

Vegan Lentil Frisco Melt

Ingredients:

Lentil Patties:

  • 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, mashed (you can also use canned, rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if desired)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Frisco Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Assembly:

  • 4 slices vegan cheese (like cheddar or provolone)
  • 4 slices of vegan sourdough or rye bread
  • Vegan butter, for toasting

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Lentil Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed lentils, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, ketchup, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form the mixture into two patties.
  2. Cook the Patties: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the lentil patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Make the Frisco Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. Assemble the Melt: Spread a thin layer of vegan butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place the bread butter-side down on a skillet over medium heat. Add a slice of vegan cheese to each slice of bread, then top with a lentil patty.
  5. Add the Sauce: Spread a generous layer of Frisco sauce over each patty. Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of cheese, then place the other slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
  6. Cook the Melt: Cook each sandwich for 3-5 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve: Slice the melts in half and enjoy warm with extra Frisco sauce on the side, if desired!

Tips:

  • Add More Flavor: For an extra kick, try adding a slice of pickled jalapeño or a thin slice of red onion.
  • Make it Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free bread and breadcrumbs to make the recipe fully gluten-free.

This Vegan Lentil Frisco Melt is a fantastic plant-based alternative to the classic Frisco melt. With a savory lentil patty, creamy vegan cheese, and tangy Frisco sauce, it’s a flavor-packed sandwich that’s perfect for any meal!