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SAVOURY RED LENTIL PATTIES TWO WAYS

I am using red lentils in this recipe blended with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables to make these delectable savoury patties. Serve them with a spicy sour cream and you have nothing but deliciousness.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 hand blender or food processor if making uncooked lentil version
  • 1 medium size saucepan if making cooked lentil version
  • 1 non stick fry pan

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS

  • 265g or 1 1/2 cups of red lentils (rinse thoroughly under cold water until water becomes clear) for uncooked method place the washed lentil in a bowl and cover with water and soak for at least 4 hours or over night.
  • 40g or 1/2 c grated carrot
  • 1 cup shredded spinach tightly packed
  • 13g or 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley or coriander
  • 100g or 1/2 cup finely chopped purple onion
  • 30g or 6 medium to large garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup hemp seeds
  • 1 teasp onion powder
  • 1 teasp heaped garlic powder
  • 1/2 teasp turmeric powder
  • 1 teasp vegeta (vegetable seasoning)
  • 1/2 teasp Himalayan pink salt
  • 3 tbsp flax-meal, heaped

Instructions
 

METHOD

  • Wash lentil in cold running water until water becomes clear.
  • ***If you are going to cook lentils place in a saucepan and cover with 2 1/2 cups water bring to a boil then turn heat down until just simmering and cook until water has evaporated, approximately 25 minutes, keep an eye on it toward end of cooking time. Then set lentils aside until cool.
  • ***For uncooked lentils after being washed and drained place in a bowl and cover with water and soak for at least 4 hours or over night, drain then use a hand blender and break down lentils to form a paste, then set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl add the lentils depending which method you have chosen.
  • Add the rest of ingredient to the bowl.
  • Take a large spoon and mix ingredients to combine.
  • Take heaped tablespoons of lentil mixture and form into medium size patties, approximately 16 - 18 patties.
  • Gently heat a non stick fry pan and add 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil swirl around the pan.
  • Place patties in the pan and cook on medium low heat 10 minutes either side with lid on.
  • When golden remove and set aside.
  • Serve with a dollop of tangy sour cream with a hint of spice.
  • Patties freeze well up to three months in the freezer.