Caramelised onion & lentil patties

Organisation: Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Company

Preparation: 10

Cooking time: 30

Serves: 6 (makes 18 patties)

Type of recipe: vegetarian, light meals and lunches

Recipe

Looking for a plant-based meal that’s packed with flavor and nutrition? These patties are a delicious option, perfect for light lunches or as a versatile addition to your weekly meal prep. Made with protein-rich lentils, fresh zucchini, and warm spices like cumin and coriander, these patties are bursting with wholesome goodness.

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