Grilled Lentil Fritters

These grilled lentil fritters make a great vegetarian dish that can be served several different ways, like over couscous, in pita bread, or even over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup fresh parsley
• cooking spray
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• 2 (15 ounce) cans lentils, drained and rinsed
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1 can lentils, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a food processor and puree. Transfer mixture to a bowl and add remaining can of lentils, panko, and egg. Mix well and shape into 2-inch patties

Step 2

Preheat an indoor electric grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grill with cooking spray. Cook patties until well browned, turning once, about 5 minutes total.