Coral lentil patties
Ingredients
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Coral lentils
1 cup (240 ml) -
Carrot
One medium or two small -
Onion
1 -
Garlic
1 clove -
Chives
10 sprigs -
Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon -
Cumin
1/2 teaspoon
Main course
25 mn
10-15 mn
4
Description
These lentil patties are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Rich in iron and protein, they are delicious served with a yogurt sauce and a green salad.
Preparation
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Pour the red lentils into a bowl with water and let them soak for at least 2 hours.
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Rinse and drain the lentils and return them to the bowl.
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Wash the carrot, peel it, and cut it into small pieces. Add them to the lentils.
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Chop the onion into small cubes. Crush and chop the garlic clove. Do the same with the chives.
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Add everything to the lentil and carrot mixture.
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Now add the cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together.
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Blend the mixture in a food processor until you get a compact puree.
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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet and drop spoonfuls of your mixture into it. If it's firm enough, you can shape small patties in your hands.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then on the other until the patties are golden. Repeat once or twice to ensure the inside is cooked. Keep an eye on the patties to prevent burning.
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Serve with a dressed salad, pumpkin seeds, and a sauce of your choice, such as a vegan yogurt sauce.
A word about this preparation...
Lentil galettes: a recipe for the whole family
These patties can be prepared in any season as a main course, but why not also for breakfast?
If your children don't like lentils cooked the traditional way, the patty version could well change everything ;-)
⭐ Tips
If the purée obtained after mixing is too liquid (wet), it will be very difficult to form patties and brown them on both sides. If this is the case, try adding a little cornstarch (or other vegetable flour) to the mixture and remix. Alternatively, leave the mixture to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
❤️ Health
Combine these patties with a food rich in vitamin C to promote iron absorption, such as lemon juice.
How to eat these lentil cakes?
They're best served warm, just after baking.
I recommend dipping these patties in a vegan yoghurt sauce with herbs and lemon juice.
😋 Alternatives
If you don't have chives, you can replace them with fresh coriander, green onion leaves or parsley.
Carrots can be replaced by sweet potatoes.
🧊 Conservation
You can keep these patties for 3 days in the fridge and several months in the freezer.