Vegan Mushroom Meatloaf Sliders with Crispy Shallots

A tasty new take on a classic comfort food is these vegan mushroom meatloaf sliders with crispy shallots. They're great for any event, from a cozy dinner to a party snack, because they're full of flavor from the mushrooms, lentils, and fragrant herbs.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water flax egg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• Slider buns, for serving
• Lettuce and tomato slices, for serving

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a small bowl, mix together ground flaxseed and water to make flax egg

Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic

Cook until softened, about 5 minutes

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley, and the flax egg

Add the cooked mushroom mixture and mix well

Form the mixture into small patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Bake for 25-30 minutes until firm and golden brown

While the sliders are baking, heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat

Add a little olive oil and the thinly sliced shallots

Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes

To assemble the sliders, spread vegan mayonnaise on each bun

Place a mushroom meatloaf patty on the bottom half of each bun, top with crispy shallots, lettuce, tomato slices, and the top half of the bun

Serve immediately and enjoy!