Lentil Patties

Ingredients List

• 2 ½ cups cooked lentils

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 egg, beaten

• ¼ cup diced bell pepper

• ⅛ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

• ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch ground black pepper

• ¼ cup cornmeal, or as needed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1. Pulse the lentils in a food processor until roughly ground, then transfer them to a large bowl.

2. Combine the onion, egg, bell pepper, and breadcrumbs with the lentils. Add in mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix everything well.

3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions, shape them into balls, then flatten them into patties.

4. Coat the patties by dredging them in cornmeal placed in a shallow dish.

5. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Chef’s Tip

Nutritional Information (per serving)