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Easy Lentil Fritters

Sara
Easy Lentil Fritters are perfect for a snack or a meal! It's such a great way to use up those leftover cooked lentils!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 6
Calories 232 kcal

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!

Notes

Nutrition Facts do not include the dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, Easy Lentil Fritters, fritters, lentil fritters
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