Lentil Patties recipe below. Lentils are a great source of fibre, so will help to keep you full longer - helping with weight loss - due to keeping your blood sugar balanced, theyre also a good source of magnesium for heart, vein and artery health and helping to keep anxiety under control. Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of seven important minerals, B-vitamins (loads of folate), iron and protein. Lentils have virtually no fat. Lentil Patties Gf, Df, Vg, V, SF, NF, GrF Makes 12-16 fritters 1 tbsp coconut or olive oil 1 small onion or leek, diced 1 tbsp coriander stems, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp grated ginger 1 cup green beans, diced 1 cup sweet potato, grated 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry 1 tbsp chia seeds 1x 400g BPA free can brown lentils, drained ½ cup fresh mixed herbs, like parsley, mint, dill, basil, coriander, chopped ½ tbsp sea salt or tamari, or to taste ½ cup of flour* 2 tbsp oil* In a heavy based pan sauté your onions and coriander stems in the oil over a medium heat until translucent. Next add the garlic and stir for a few more seconds. Then add all the veggies and chia seeds and stir well to coat in the oil and herbs. Remove from the heat. In a processor place the lentils and blitz for a few seconds. Now add the veggie mixture, herbs and salt. Slowly add the flour until you have a firm mixture. You can do this by hand using a fork to mash the lentils. Wipe out the same pan with a paper towel then heat it again over a medium heat. Add the oil. With wet hands make balls about the size of a large walnut, then flatten into a pattie. Fry until golden on both sides. Drain on a kitchen towel. Variations - You can coat the patties in flour before frying for a crispier coat. - 1 tbsp lemon or lime rind in with the veggies - For an Indian flavour, add 2 tsp ground cumin or curry paste in after the onions have softened and stir for a minute - Use any legume - Add one cup of cooked quinoa, millet or brown rice in with the lentils. You may want to process the mixture so it becomes smoother in this case. - Add 1 tsp grated turmeric or 1 tbsp ground in with the ginger - Serve on a bun or in a wrap with Tahini Sauce, Hummus, Pesto or Green sauce, and leafy greens. # lentilpatties #lentil burgers #janellapurcell
Posted on: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:50:13 +0000
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