Mediterranean Lentil Patties Recipes

LENTIL PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine lentils, celery, carrot, water and spices in large saucepan.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until mixture thickens; cool.
• Stir in half of the breadcrumbs.
• Shape mixture into patties (makes about 8); toss in flour.
• Dip in egg, then in combined remaining breadcrumbs and parsley.
• (Can be made one day ahead at this stage and refrigerated, covered, or frozen for up to 6 months).
• Heat oil in large non-stick frypan; cook patties until well browned both sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve as desired.

ITALIAN HERB-LENTIL PATTIES WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook lentils according to package directions; drain and cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine eggs and seasonings; stir in cooked lentils and oatmeal. Shape into ten 3/4-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook patties in batches 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 160°, adding additional oil as needed. Top with cheese; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with marinara sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL PATTIES

Steps:

• For the Lentil Cakes:.
• Submerge lentils in a large pot. add an additional 2 inches of water.
• Boil for 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Sauté the onion, pepper, and celery in the olive oil until the onions are slightly browned.
• Combine the lentils, vegetables, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, brown rice, and tahini (mixture should be sticky).
• Form into patties.
• Roll in the ground bread crumbs and refrigerate while making the sauce.
• When the sauce is done, pan-fry each patty until browned.
• For the Sauce:.
• Sauté the garlic in the olive oil, add cumin, and remove from the heat.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Adjust the amount of water for the desired consistency.
• Serve over the lentil cakes.

MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL PATTIES

Steps:

• Put lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in hot oil until onion is slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add to lentils and stir.
• Stir rice, 1 cup tahini, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon juice into the lentil mixture; shape into patties.
• Spread bread crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl. Press patties into the bread crumbs to coat.
• Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cumin into the oil and remove pan from heat; add water, 1 cup tahini, and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Season sauce with salt.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until beginning to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Drizzle sauce over patties to serve.