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Lentil & courgette patties

Serves: 6
Prep: 10
Cook: 25

    A great addition to your next barbecue, these lentil patties are packed with protein and fibre. Serve as a tasty patty, or as a main meal with vegies or salad on the side.

    Looking for more healthy vegetarian burger recipes? Try these delicious Lentil buger patties or Vegetable burgers

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup red lentils
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 tbs olive oil, for onions
    • 2 tbs olive oil, for patties, or as needed
    • 2 medium red onions, finely sliced
    • 1 tbs brown sugar
    • 2 tbs water
    • 3 medium courgette, grate and squeeze to remove excess water
    • 1 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
    • ½ cup wholemeal flour
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp ground coriander

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Cook lentils in a large pot of boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.

    2. Step 2

      Heat 2 tsp oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until brown and soft. Add brown sugar and water. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool.

    3. Step 3

      Place lentils, onion, zucchini, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spices in a large bowl. Mix well.

    4. Step 4

      Drizzle approx 1/2 tsp oil into a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 or 1/3 cup mixture into the hot pan, depending on fritter size preference. Add more oil as required with each batch.

    5. Step 5

      Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat with more oil and remaining batter as required. Makes 12 to 18 patties.

    Tips

    • Make these ahead of time the day before and store in the fridge.
    • Replace courgette with 1 1/2 cups fresh, canned or frozen corn kernels to make corn fritters.
    • Make an extra batch and freeze them for later use
    • Having a BBQ? Serve lentil & zucchini patties with this tasty Avocado dip 

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