Lentil cutlets baked in the oven
Description
To prepare lentil cutlets, you need to mince the lentils into a paste and mix in dry gluten. Next, the cutlets are baked in the oven to set their shape. Finally, the cutlets are finished cooking in tomato sauce. And in more detail,
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Chop the onion and garlic into small cubes. Sauté in a pan until soft.
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Step 3
Blend the cooked lentils, fried onion, and garlic in a blender. Add spices, salt, and pepper.
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Step 4
Add dry gluten to the lentil mince. Stir until a uniform mixture is obtained.
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Step 5
Then pour warm water into the bowl and mix again. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to activate the gluten. The mixture should be thick, but not too dense.
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Step 6
Shape the minced meat into patties of desired size. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C. Then flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.
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Step 7
While the patties are baking, prepare the sauce. Dilute the tomato paste with vegan mayonnaise, add hot broth, and mix until smooth. Transfer the patties to a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and bake for another 10–15 minutes.
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Step 8
Lentil cutlets baked in the oven are ready, enjoy your meal!