delicious lentil pancakes

 

Ingredients:

1½ cups of dried red lentils

1 large shallot, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 small carrot, grated

¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp of tomato puree

1 tsp of salt

½ tsp of black pepper

Olive oil

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the Lentil Mixture

Place the dried red lentils in a large bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak for about 2 hours.

After soaking, strain the lentils well using a fine mesh strainer and transfer them to a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Shape and Fry the Patties

Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium to medium-high heat.

Scoop some of the lentil mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands.

Gently place the patty in the hot oil.

Repeat the process, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the patties until both sides are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.

Step 3: Serve and Enjoy!

Transfer the cooked lentil patties to a tray lined with parchment paper or paper towels to drain off any excess oil.

Serve the patties on a serving plate or dish with your favorite dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy the delicious and protein-rich lentil patties as a main dish, snack, or appetizer!

Conclusion

These lentil patties are not only delicious but also nutritious and easy to make. Packed with protein from the red lentils and bursting with flavor from the aromatic vegetables and spices, they are sure to become a favorite in your vegan recipe repertoire. Whether served as a main dish, snack, or appetizer, these lentil patties are bound to impress!

Add the chopped shallots, minced garlic, grated carrots, and freshly chopped parsley to the lentils in the food processor.

Include the tomato puree, salt, and black pepper.

Blend all the ingredients together un

til smooth and fully combined.