Lentil Patties Recipe

This is a great, versatile recipe made with wholesome, easy-to-access ingredients. Packed with protein, fibre and flavour – these quick and easy lentil patties are a great option for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils (green, brown or red) – canned/cooked
• 2 medium onions – finely sliced
• 2 medium zucchini – grated & squeezed to remove excess water
• 1.5 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
• 1 egg – lightly beaten
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• olive oil spray

Method

1. If cooking lentils – combine 1 cup dried lentils with 3 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 minutes until soft. Drain.
2. In a bowl, combine lentils, onions, zucchini, breadcrumbs, eggs, ground cumin and ground coriander. Lightly mash and mix well.
3. Mash pumpkin in a large bowl.
4. Spray olive oil into non-stick frypan over medium heat. and scoop 1/4 or 1/3 cup of mixture into pan.
5. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side or until golden.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with 1 tbs salt-reduced tomato sauce or sweet chilli sauce if you prefer something spicier!
• On hotter days – serve with a bed of mixed salad leaves
• On cooler days – serve with a warm vegie soup

Tips

• Feel free to swap out the zucchini for whatever vegetable you may have on hand e.g. carrots, peas, cucumber, eggplant.
• Remember that most fresh vegetables can be bought fresh and frozen so there is no excuse for not having delicious veg during this time. Get creative!