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Patty Melt (Italian and Vegan)

Course: Main Courses
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegan

Ingredients

  • 12 oz baby bella mushrooms ground or diced in food processor
  • ½ cup of cooked lentils drained
  • ½ cup of yellow onions
  • 1/8 cup of sliced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup of bread crumbs
  • 1 medium size diced jalepeno
  • 1 tbsp onion salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 6-8 large basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp of an Italian spice/herbs mix that includes oregano, thyme and rosemary
  • 1 tbsp garlic oil
  • Credo spicy queso
  • 2 tbsp of plant-based milk
  • 1 cup of organic marinara
  • Large sandwich size bread
  • 1 tbsp of minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp of avocado oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Ok, since we are making homemade patties, we need to start the day before or early day of. Let’s put the patty mix together. In a large bowl, pour in the following contents: ground mushrooms, lentils, ¼ cup of onions, bell pepper, bread crumbs, jalepeno, onion & garlic salts, smoked paprika, 4 chopped basil leaves, black pepper, garlic oil and Italian herbs. Mix well, cover and allow to sit in the fridge overnight. The flavor will be BANG, BANG!
  • Game time! Heat skillet on the stovetop at medium-high. Add a light amount of avocado oil to cover the bottom. Once heated, remove patty concoction from fridge, roll into a medium size ball, flatten out to patty and place in skillet. Cover and cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side. Don’t flip patty until crisp on the bottom. Once done set aside.
  • Time to make the vegan cheeze cheezier! Heat stovetop burner on medium and put on a small pot. Add about 1 tsp of avocado oil, the Credo queso and 2 tbsp of plant-based milk. Stir well…this should get creamy within a few minutes. Cheeze ready!
  • Ready for the finisher? Before we layer the sandwich, turn stovetop burner on medium-high, add vegan butter, garlic and about 1 tbsp of avocado oil. Flavor! This is gonna make the melt special!
  • Layering…bottom bread slice, shroom patty, marinara to cover the patty, extra onions, a few basil leaves, the cheeze drip (enough to cover patty) then the top slice of bread. Place sandwich in skillet and brown both sides to your liking. I know you can smell it.
  • Done! Remove and enjoy! Use the extra marinara for sandwich dipping!