Portobello Mushroom And Lentil Burgers

• None None FOR THE CASHEW CREAM AIOLI
• 2 cups cashew nuts, soaked in water overnight
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 None lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• None None FOR THE BURGERS
• 2 tbsp ghee, butter or olive oil
• 1 None onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• None None Handful mixed fresh thyme, rosemary and sage, finely chopped
• 6 oz portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 cups cooked lentils
• 2 cups ground almonds or other ground nuts
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 None eggs
• 2 cups arugula leaves
• 1 None red apple, cored and cut into thin wedges

1. For the cashew cream aioli, drain the cashews, then rinse well. Place in a food processor with the remaining aioli ingredients and 1/2 cup water. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until smooth, thick and creamy, adding a little more water if necessary to achieve the perfect consistency. Set aside.
2. For the burgers, melt the ghee in a large skillet on medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic and herbs for 10 mins, or until the onion is soft and slightly browned. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 mins, or until browned. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
3. Put cooled mushroom mixture in a food processor with lentils, almonds, mustard and eggs. Blend until well combined. Shape into 12 balls.
4. Grease a large skillet and place on medium heat. Place half the balls in the skillet and press down gently to form burger shapes. Cook for 5-6 mins each side, or until golden. Remove from pan and keep warm while cooking remaining burgers.
5. To serve, stack 3 burgers per serving with the arugula, apple wedges and cashew cream aioli. Sprinkle with black pepper.

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