If you’re looking for a simple, nourishing recipe that’s full of flavor, these Lentil Fritters are just the thing. They’re made with tender lentils, sweet carrots, fresh parsley, and just the right amount of onion and garlic to make them wonderfully savory. Eggs and breadcrumbs help bring everything together into crisp, golden patties that are satisfying without feeling heavy.
I love serving these for a quick lunch, packing them for a picnic, as an appetizer or even topping them with a dollop of yogurt for a light dinner. They’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and a great way to use up leftover cooked lentils or canned lentils!
How to make lentil fritters
Start by grating the carrot using the large holes of a grater. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrot with the cooked lentils. Add the green onions, garlic, parsley, egg, paprika, breadcrumbs, and season with salt, pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Use a fork to lightly mash the lentils, helping the mixture to bind. Heat some olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Cook the fritters for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, or until golden and crispy, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side. Transfer the cooked fritters onto paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the fritters hot, accompanied by Tzatziki sauce or garlic sour cream.
Hope you will try them out and experience the joy of these golden, crispy bites. If you do, make sure to share the recipes with me on Instagram. Enjoy!
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Easy Lentil Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) green lentils , rinsed and drained
- 4 oz (120g) about 1 carrot , grated
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 green onions , finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
- 1/4 cup (40g) breadcrumbs or oats
- freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Grate the carrot using the large holes of the grater.
- Place the lentils and grated carrot into a large bowl.
- Add green onions, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the egg and breadcrumbs.
- Mix until well combined. Use a fork to lightly mash the lentils, helping the mixture to bind.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet.
- Flatten with the back of the spoon or spatula.
- Cook each fritter for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook for 3 more minutes on the other side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain the excess oil.
- Serve hot with Tzatziki sauce or garlic sour cream. Enjoy!
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