Vegan Lentil Frisco Melt is a classic Italian sandwich recipe. Red lentils, vegetables, and different species are used to make this sandwich. It consists of many nutrients like protein, and fiber. It is a tasty and yummy sandwich. Its texture is creamy, spicy, and wholesome. You may enjoy this sandwich with your family, fellow, and friends. It is the perfect recipe for a party, get-togethers, and brunch. It is an easy recipe. Require only less than half an hour and a tasty sandwich will be ready. With the following procedure, the sandwiches will be ready. Serve it with ketchup, or vegan sour cream.
Ingredients
- Lentil Patties
- Cooked Lentils 1cup
- Flaxseed 2tbsp
- Water 3tbsp
- Panko Bread crumbs 3/4cup
- Olive Oil 2tbsp
- Soy Sauce 1tsp
- Garlic Powder 1/2tsp
- Salt, a pinch
- Black Pepper a pinch, or to taste
Preparation of Frisco Sauce
- Vegan Mayonnaise 1/2cup
- Tomato Ketchup 1/2tbsp
- Sweet pickle 2tsp
- Agave Syrup 2tsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1tbsp
- Smoked Paprika 1tsp
- Garlic Powder 1/2tsp
- Onion Powder 1/2tsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Crushed Black pepper a pinch
For Melt
- Bread
- Sliced White Onion 1/4
- Vegan Cheese
- Vegan Bread
Instructions
- First, switch on the oven and set its temperature to 375 degrees.
- Add cooked red lentils to a large mixing bowl and smooth it with a masher.
- Next, take a bowl. Add flax seeds, and water to this bowl.
- Stir it well. Set aside this bowl until its texture thickens.
- Add panko bread crumbs, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt with lentils.
- Now, add the flax seed mixture to this lentil bowl. Combine all ingredients.
- The lentil patties mixture is ready.
- Take the lentil mixture, and spread it to a clean surface.
- Divide it into equal halves. Now, divide each half into three round balls.
- Then, flatten the round balls into a patty shape.
- Now, lightly grease the baking tray with olive oil.
- Shift lentil patties to this baking tray.
- Bake it for 10-20 minutes until it’s brown and crispy.
- Flip each side after 10 minutes during baking so the patties cook well.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Frisco sauce.
- Add vegan mayo, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, agave syrup, and black pepper to a bowl.
- Mix all ingredients until give a creamy texture.
- The Frisco sauce is ready.
- After that, take bread pieces.
- Spread the first layer of Frisco sauce, the second layer of sliced onions, the third layer of lentil patties, and the last layer of vegan cheese.
- Cover it with the second piece of bread.
- The sandwich is ready.
- Now, take a grill pan, and add olive oil. Warm it over a medium flame.
- Shift the sandwiches to this pan.
- Grill it for 4-5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- The Frisco sandwich is ready.
Tips
Use cooked, or canned lentils.
You can add different types of lentils like red, brown, or green lentils.
Add different layers of vegetables depending on your preference.
You can serve this tasty sandwich with marinara sauce, ketchup, or vegan ranch.
Notes
You can add more grated cheese as a topping to make it more cheesy.
Use different brands of bread as per your choice.
Add sliced jalapenos, red chili pepper, or siracha to make it more spicy.
Storage information
Refrigerate: You can refrigerate the sandwiches for 2-3 days.
Freezer: Freeze the red lentil patties in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Reheating: Rewarm the sandwiches in a microwave oven for 4-6 seconds. You can also reheat the lentil patties in a pan.
FAQs
Which type of lentil is best works with this recipe?
I recommend using red lentils. Because it gives a firm texture. But you can also add green, yellow, or brown lentils.
Is it a gluten-free recipe?
No, the ingredients used to make this sandwich are not gluten-free. But you can alter the ingredients to make it gluten-free.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Points of Frisco Melts
Total Calories 620kcal
Carbohydrates 39g
Protein 29g
Fiber 2g
Fat 38g
Sugar 8g
Nutritional Points of Lentil Burger
Serving Size 1
Total Calories 100kcal
Carbohydrates 17g
Protein 5g
Fat 1g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 3g
