Vegetarian

Red Lentil Patties with Herbed Yogurt

18 min 1 serving 272 kcal · 17.6 g proteinLevel: Intermediate

The nutritionist's note

About 380 kcal for 24.5 g of protein and 4.6 mg of iron, close to a third of an adult woman's daily needs. The yogurt supplies B12, and the vitamin C in coriander helps absorb the plant iron.

Ingredients

1 serving

  • red lentils60 g
  • onion40 g
  • chickpea flour15 g
  • olive oil8 g
  • 0 % Greek yogurt80 g
  • fresh coriander5 g
  • cumin2 g

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the red lentils (60 g) for 10 minutes in boiling water, drain thoroughly and let cool for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mash the lentils with a fork together with the grated onion (40 g), cumin (2 g), chickpea flour (15 g), salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Shape 3 firmly packed patties between your palms.

  4. 4

    Pan-fry for 4 minutes per side with 8 g of olive oil, without flipping too early so a crust can form.

  5. 5

    Mix the 0 % Greek yogurt (80 g) with the chopped coriander (5 g) and a little salt, and serve as a cold sauce.

Nutrition facts

per serving

Energy272 kcal
Protein17.6 g
Carbohydrates24.4 g
Fat9.9 g
Fibre7.5 g
Iron4.6 mg
Vitamin B120.4 µg

Potential allergens

  • legumes
  • lactose

Always check the labels of your products.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in "Red Lentil Patties with Herbed Yogurt"?

17.6 g of protein per serving, for 272 kcal, 24.4 g of carbohydrates and 9.9 g of fat.

Is this recipe vegan?

No, it is vegetarian: no meat or fish, but it contains eggs or dairy.

What are the allergens?

Potential allergens: legumes, lactose. Always check the labels of your products.

How long does it take?

18 minutes for one serving, intermediate level.

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