Mediterranean Lentil Patties

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Mediterranean Lentil Patties). These crispy patties are a perfect substitute for a burger. Serve in a pita with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, and you've got yourself a great Mediterranean meal. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 patties

Mediterranean Lentil Patties

Ingredients

2 cups dry lentils

1 tablespoon olive oil

water to cover

1 yellow onion

diced

1 red bell pepper

diced

1 stalk celery

chopped

8 cups cooked brown rice

1 cup tahini

1 cup Dijon mustard

½ bunch parsley

chopped

¼ cup lemon juice

2 cups fine bread crumbs

¼ cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 cup tahini

1 cup water

or to taste

¼ cup lemon juice

salt to taste

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Put lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender about 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion bell pepper and celery in hot oil until onion is slightly browned 5 to 7 minutes; add to lentils and stir.

Step 3

Stir rice 1 cup tahini mustard lemon juice parsley and lemon juice into the lentil mixture; shape into patties.

Step 4

Spread bread crumbs into a wide shallow bowl. Press patties into the bread crumbs to coat.

Step 5

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cumin into the oil and remove pan from heat; add water 1 cup tahini and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Season sauce with salt.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until beginning to crisp 7 to 10 minutes per side. Drizzle sauce over patties to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Lentil Patties

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 491.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.8g 32%

Carbohydrates: 59.6g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 13.1g 52%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 22.2g 34%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 442.7IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.2mg 63%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 17.9mg 30%

Folate: 173.4mcg 43%

Calcium: 192.7mg 19%

Iron: 6.4mg 35%

Magnesium: 113.8mg 41%

Potassium: 534.9mg 15%

Sodium: 518.1mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 200

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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