These are great for a quick lunch or dinner, low in calories and a good source of protein. They keep well in the fridge too for a ‘leftover lunch’ the following day. Team with a salad and a slice of wholemeal bread or some boiled new potatoes for a wholesome meal!
INGREDIENTS:
70g lentils
2 eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp olive oil
METHOD:
1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add 70g of lentils and simmer until lentils have softened.
2. In a bowl, mix together the eggs and spices.
3. Drain the lentils well and stir into the egg mix. Season if desired.
4. Heat a frying pan and add a tsp of oil. Drop a serving spoon of the mix into the pan and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes. When one side is cooked, flip and cook the other side.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Calories: 116kcal
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Protein: 7g
(This recipe should make around 6 patties. Nutritional info is per serving = 2 patties)
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Jen Credicott | Dietitian 