Lentil Patty

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Red Lentils 150 g · 165 kcal
• Onion, diced 25 g · 10 kcal
• Garlic, minced 5 g · 7 kcal
• Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs 15 g · 57 kcal
• Chickpea Flour 10 g · 39 kcal
• Olive Oil 7 g · 62 kcal
• Cumin Powder 1 g · 4 kcal
• Coriander Powder 1 g · 3 kcal
• Turmeric Powder 0 g · 2 kcal
• Chili Powder 0 g · 2 kcal
• Fresh Parsley or Cilantro, chopped 5 g · 2 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse lentils thoroughly and cook in boiling water until very tender, about 20-25 minutes; drain any excess water well and mash roughly with a fork or potato masher.
2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Combine the mashed lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, chickpea flour, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Mix well until a cohesive mixture forms.
4. Form the mixture into desired patty shapes, about 1-inch thick. You can dust them lightly with extra chickpea flour if they are too sticky.
5. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Carefully place the lentil patties in the pan and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Serve the lentil patties hot, optionally with a dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.