Smoky Lentil Patties With Cherry Tomato & Caper Salad
Marla Hingley
Crispy patties filled with nutrients and flavor are served alongside a light and tasty sauce.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Patties
- 2 cups cooked or canned lentils
- 1/2 cup GF fresh bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup Greek plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Salad
- 1/4 cup GF balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp capers
- 1/4 tsp pepper
For the patties, mash about half (or all if desired) of the lentils then add remaining ingredients stirring until combined. Shape into patties (size of your choice).
Heat oil in fry pan and cook patties in batches flipping once, until both sides are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes per side.
For the sauce, combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with patties.
For salad, heat vinegar in small saucepan to boiling. Continue to boil until reduced to a thick syrup. Combine remaining ingredients together, then drizzle with balsamic reduction.