Lentil and Carrot Patties

Another healthy recipe from the Petrea King Food for Life Cook book.
They are a tonic for both your body and your soul. You can buy a copy of this excellent cook book from the Quest for Life web site – www.questforlife.com.au

Those who are wheat intolerant can omit the breadcrumbs and use polenta instead. Very good served with sweet chilli sauce.

Ingredients (serves 4)

500g red lentils, washed and drained
1 spanish red onion, finely chopped
500g grated carrot
100g flaked almonds
100g fresh breadcrumbs or ½ cup polenta
1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, mint, basil, dill etc)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
Sea salt and black pepper
Sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving

Method

1. Place the lentils in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 minutes or until soft.

3. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

4. Combine with the onion, carrots, almonds, breadcrumbs or
polenta, herbs, eggs, chilli and salt and pepper.

5. Place in the fridge to firm up.

6. Using a spoon and one hand, form the mixture into patties.

7. Heat a large frying pan and add a little sesame oil.

8. Fry the patties in batches until golden and cooked.

Serve with lemon wedges.

Lentil and Carrot Patties

Ingredients (serves 4)

Method

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