The Mean Green Lentil Burger - Sutter Home Family Vineyards

Ingredients

• 2 Cups cooked green lentils, 1 Cup left in pan to cook further, 1 Cup in a large mixing bowl
• 4 Ounces de-hydrated shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cloves diced garlic
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 Teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 Teaspoon fine ground black pepper
• 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 fennel buPoundand fronds
• 1 Tablespoon and 2 Tablespoon butter
• 1 Tablespoon flour
• 1 Cup whole milk
• 2 Cups aged white cheddar, shredded
• 6 large green leaf lettuce leaves
• 6-8 slices of large heirloom tomato
• 1 Cup chili sauce
• 1/2 Teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 Pound thick sliced bacon
• 6 pack of Brioche buns
• baking sheet with parchment paper
• cast iron grill plate
• medium saute pan
• 2 medium sauce pans
• Oil spray