Easy Lentil Fritters are perfect for a snack or a meal! It’s such a great way to use up those leftover cooked lentils!
I had a bag of Lentils that was about to expire so I was thinking of ways to use them up. Usually I use them in Salads, Chili or as a fill with meat in Tacos.
But I wanted something different, something I could snack on. So I did some experimenting and came up with these yummy Fritters!
All you need to make this is:
- 1 Cup Cooked Lentils
- 1 Clove Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko
- Coconut Oil for frying
In a food processor blend together Lentils, Garlic, Paprika, Cumin, Salt and Pepper. Remove blade and stir in the Egg and Panko (I used a gluten free panko).
Form into small balls. Add enough oil to a large frying pan to cover the bottom. Heat on med/high heat. When oil starts to shimmer add the Lentil balls to the pan.
Gently press them down to make them flatter, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cook 5 minutes each side or until desired crispiness.
For the Dipping Sauce combine Mayo, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Cumin and Lime Juice together. Omg you guys, this sauce is soooo good!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! It’s:
- Easy to make
- Healthy
- Crispy
- Flavorful
- and so Scrumptious
If you try this recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it tastefulventure on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you guys cook up.
Cheers!
Easy Lentil Fritters
Ingredients
For the Lentil Fritters:
- 1 Cup Cooked Lentils
- 1 Clove Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free Panko
- Coconut Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Mayo
- 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground Cumin
- A few drops of Lime Juice
Instructions
- In a food processor blend together Lentils, Garlic, Paprika, Cumin, Salt and Pepper
- Remove blade and stir in the Egg and Panko
- Form into small balls
- Add enough oil to a large frying pan to cover the bottom
- Heat on med/high heat
- When oil starts to shimmer add the Lentil balls to the pan
- Gently press them down to make them flatter, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
- Cook 5 minutes each side or until desired crispiness
- Mix together all of the ingredients for the Dipping Sauce and serve
- Enjoy!
Debbie says
Very, very Good! Will make again. I think taco seasoning would be good. I wonder if some corn would work in these, too. The mixture was a little runny, by after sitting a minute or two became more thick. I used tablespoonfuls to put in pan and flatten. Sauce was yummy, too.
Sara says
So glad you liked them Debbie!