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Protein-Rich Lentil Amaranth Patties Chiftelute de amaranth linte rosie reteta

Protein Power Lentils and Amaranth Patties

These red lentil and amaranth patties are healthy, easy to make, vegan and delicious! Ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Choose Serving Size 15

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • ½ cup amaranth
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 egg or 2 Tbsp psyllium husks for vegan version
  • 4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs GF
  • 2 Tbsp black olives pitted, sliced, optional but recommended
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Add the red lentils and amaranth to a pot. Cover with water and boil for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain well.
  • Transfer them to a large bowl and mix in all the other ingredients except the oil. If the mixture is too moist, add more breadcrumbs; it should be firm enough to shape easily into patties.
  • Heat some oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Form the patties, using about 1 Tbsp of the mixture per patty.
  • Fry for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Transfer the amaranth patties to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

Notes

Use 2 Tbsp psyllium husks instead of the egg for a fully vegan version. Use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep the patties gluten-free. If the mixture is too moist to shape, add a little more breadcrumbs until the patties hold together.