Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

Caramelised Onion and Lentil Patties

  • To Prep: 10 minutes
  • To Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium red onions
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cups wholemeal plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Method

  1. Cook lentils in a large pot of boiling water for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. Heat half of the oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until brown and soft. Add brown sugar and water. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Cool.
  3. Place lentils, onion, grated zucchini (squeeze to remove excess water), breadcrumbs, flour, eggs and spices in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into patties.
  4. 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.

Per Serving:

Energy (kJ) 980
Protein (g) 10
Fat, total (g) 6
Saturated (g) 1
Carbohydrate (g) 33
Dietary Fibre (g) 5
Sodium (mg) 350