Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

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Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

10 minutes preparation
25 minutes cooking
easy difficulty
6 serves

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium red onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 medium zucchini grated, squeeze to remove excess water
1 cup fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
1/2 cup wholemeal flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander

Method

Cook lentils in a large pot of boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Heat half of the 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.
Place lentils, onion, zucchini, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spices in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into patties.
Heat remaining oil in a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Makes 18 patties.

Tips

Red lentils are a good source of protein, fibre, iron, magnesium, zinc and are cholesterol free.
Red lentils don't require any prior preparation and are ready to use straight away.

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