How To Make Lentils Taste Amazing | One Ingredient, Three Dinners Ep. 1

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal binds ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

cumin

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika

Curry powder adds complexity while being budget-friendly.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.

Cook lentils in a pot of boiling water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain lentils and let cool slightly.

Finely chop onion, garlic, carrot, and parsley.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add carrot and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.

In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.

Mix in flour, egg, and baking powder until well combined.

Form mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.

Coat each patty in bread crumbs for extra crunch.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Fry patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon juice.

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