Spinach Lentil Fritters
Brown lentils combined with spinach, cilantro, jalapenos and curry powder baked & topped with sriracha dressing
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dried brown lentils rinsed, drained
- water to cover lentils overnight
- 1/4 cup baby spinach cut
- 1/2 Tbsp jalapeno chili pepper seeded, minced
- 2 tsp cilantro
- 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic cloves peeled, minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 pinch baking powder
- 1/2 cup Vegan Aquafaba Mayonnaise *recipe link below
- 1 1/2 tsp sriracha chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Soak lentils with water overnight. Drain.
- Combine soaked lentils. spinach, jalapeno, cilantro, flour, curry powder, garlic, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Form into small patties (should make 24 patties, 3 per serving).
- Coat flat-top griddle or saute pan with cooking spray and heat to hot but not smoking.
- Place lentil patties 2 inches apart in hot pan. Cook until golden brown, 2 minutes on each side. You may have to cook patties in batches.
- Keep patties warm until ready to serve.
- In blender, combine all ingredients for Vegan Aquafaba Mayo, except oil. Blend until smooth. With blender running, slowly add oil in a thin, stream until well blended.
- Combine vegan mayo, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended. Spoon 2 Tbsp of dressing on 3 fritters for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 140mgFiber: 1g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.