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Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

ingredients

Preparation

minutes

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
½ cup wholemeal flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander

how to

Cooking

minutes

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. Serve with a drizzle of low-fat natural yoghurt mixed with cumin.

per serve

Serves

people

9800 kilojoules (235 calories), Protein 10g, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Carbohydrate 33g, Total Sugars 9g, Sodium 170mg, Potassium 350mg, Calcium 50mg, Iron 2.2mg, Fibre 5g.