Lentil and Rice Stir - Fry with Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions: Substitute 1 cup cooked brown rice for 1 cup of the lentils; add more water if needed to keep
the mixture moist as it cooks.
Add the pinto beans along with the remaining filling ingredients and enough liquid to keep
the mixture moist.
Transfer half of the mixture to a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until smooth, adding the reserved cooking liquid from the beans as needed to keep
the mixture moist enough to stick together.
I would start with 2 tablespoons olive oil and see if
the mixture it moist enough, if not add a tablespoon more.
I added water to make
the mixture moist you can use a nut milk or milk of choice.
Add the ground pork, peanuts, peas, salt, pepper, and enough of the reserved pork stock to keep
the mixture moist.
Once everything is blended well, add the water to make
the mixture moist.
Mix together, season with salt and cook over medium - low heat until flavors are blended, 3 to 5 minutes, adding a little of the pasta water to keep
the mixture moist.
Add vanilla and small splashes of milk between spoonfuls to keep
the mixture moist.