Lentil & Kumara Patties

#MeatlessMondays an easy vegetarian meal is back! These lentil patties are packed full of B Vitamins, fibre, protein & Vitamin C! A great alternative to your usual beef patties (for when you feel like something different). Top with your favourite hummus, avocado or our famous green dressing.

Ingredients (makes 6-7 patties)

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1 celery stalk, diced

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1 small kumara, chopped into small cubes

• 1 heaped tbsp curry powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (if going Gluten free swap for more rice flour)

• 1/4 rice flour

• 1 egg

• 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed

Method

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onion, celery and carrots. Reduce to low and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Place the kumara in the microwave on high and cook for 4-5 minutes.

3. Transfer the mixture into a bowl then add the spices, rice flour, breadcrumbs, lentils, kumara, egg and season to taste. Mix to combine.

4. Divide the mixture to form patties.

5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a fry pan and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes each side. Serve on a large bed of green salad.

Enjoy x