PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINS
COOKING TIME: 20 MINS
SERVES: 10
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PATTIES
625g lentils, green or red (dried)
150 ml oil
2 ½ onions, finely diced
5g cumin seeds
5 garlic cloves, crushed
10g ginger, crushed
10g curry powder
2 ½ carrots, grated
25g wholemeal flour
Salt and pepper to taste
25g sesame seeds
25g sunflower seeds
FOR THE DRESSING
½ cup low-fat plain yoghurt
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbs tahini
TO SERVE
10 slices Bruschetta, toasted and brushed with olive oil
PREPARATION
Firstly, boil the lentils in salted water and once they are tender,
drain, mash and blend them while they are still hot. Set this mix
aside while you do the rest of the dish.
1. To make the dressing, place the yoghurt, lemon juice and
tahini in a small bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt
and freshly ground pepper, then set aside.
2. Sauté the onions, cumin seeds, crushed garlic and ginger on
a high and then throw in the curry powder. Once you’ve got
that delicious aroma heating up, mix in the grated carrots.
3. Take this mixture off the heat and let it cool just a little,
enough to be able to handle it. Add this mixture together with
the wholemeal flour, to the lentils, mix well and roll into individual
patties.
4. Once you’ve formed the patties coat them in a mix of the sunflower
and sesame seeds and pan fry them. Cook the patties
for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden and warmed through.
5. Have your bruschetta toasted and brushed with olive oil to
serve with the patties and the dressing.
REHEATING, STORAGE & LEFTOVERS
** These patties can be reheated in the microwave quite easily.
** Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
** Also store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge.
** Use for lunches the next day.VARIATIONS & TIPS
** Try serving these with a fresh garden salad or tomato salsa for
a variation.
** For a gluten free version, simply replace the wholemeal flour
with almond meal, LSA or gluten free brown rice crumbs.
NOTE
** Always look for organic ingredients to be sure you are avoiding
additives. Check the label carefully to ensure there are no
nasties in your ingredients.
** The high protein content makes this meal an ideal meat substitute.
