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Lentil Patties

Crispy red lentil patties with broccoli, carrot and spinach, coated in crumbs and pan-fried until golden.

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Crispy red lentil patties with broccoli, carrot and spinach, coated in crumbs and pan-fried until golden.

Total time
35 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
14
Steps
17

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Ingredients

  • 200g red split lentils
  • 500ml water
  • 150g broccoli
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 carrot
  • 50g spinach
  • 1 tsp Korean chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 tbsp corn meal
  • chickpea crumbs or breadcrumbs
  • a little oil for frying

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Box grater
  • Non-stick frying pan

Method

  1. Rinse 200g red split lentils with water.
  2. Pour 500ml water and simmer lentils until water is absorbed.
  3. Disassemble 150g broccoli into inflorescences, pour boiling water, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. Chop 1 onion and sauté until translucent for about 3 minutes.
  5. Chop 1 garlic clove.
  6. Peel and grate 1 carrot.
  7. Place cooked red lentils in a mixing bowl.
  8. Add cooked vegetable mixture and grated broccoli.
  9. Finely chop 50g spinach.
  10. Season with 1 tsp Korean chilli flakes, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  11. Add 5 tbsp or more corn meal.
  12. Mix until combined and transfer to the fridge for 15 minutes.
  13. Shape mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  14. Coat patties with chickpea crumbs or breadcrumbs.
  15. Heat a little olive oil in a non-stick skillet.
  16. Fry patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  17. Top with tahini dressing or your favorite sauce and serve.

Helpful tips

  • Cook the lentils until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Chill the mixture before shaping so the patties hold together.
  • Keep the patties about the same thickness for even frying.

Storage

Refrigerate the cooled patties in a covered container. Reheat until hot throughout.

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