INGREDIENTS
•
3/4 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
•
2 1/2 tsp table salt
•
3/4 cup bulgur wheat
•
2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola, safflower, grapeseed, etc.)
•
2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2 cups)
•
1 large celery rib, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
•
1 small leek, white and light green parts only, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
•
2 medium cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (2 teaspoons)
•
1 pound cremini or white button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced about 1/4 inch thick (about 6 1/2 cups)
•
15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
•
1/3 cup mayonnaise (light works fine)
•
2 cups Japanese panko bread crumbs
•
Ground black pepper