Sweet & Sour Lentil Bites - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 3 tsp (15 mL) canola oil, divided
• 2 cups (500 mL) finely diced mushrooms
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced celery
• salt & pepper, taste
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned red lentils, drained & rinsed (see notes)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 Tbsp (7 mL) Worcestershire sauce (see notes)
• 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) oregano
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) Hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice, about the juice from 1 lime
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish