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Black Lentil Patties
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Instructions
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In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add ½ cup chopped onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Sauté for 6-9 minutes until softened.
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Stir in ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery, and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook for another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add 1 cup dried black lentils, 3 ½ cups water, 1 bay leaf, and 1 sprig of fresh thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils are soft. Remove and discard bay leaf and thyme sprig.
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Scoop 1 cup of cooked lentils into a food processor and purée until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of the remaining lentils, the lentil purée, 2 cups breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Mix well.
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Portion the lentil mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a spring-loaded ice cream scoop. Flatten each scoop to about ½ inch thick. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray patties with avocado oil spray. Cook in a single layer for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 8 minutes until golden brown.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Lentil Moisture Magic 💧After cooking lentils, drain thoroughly and let them cool completely to prevent soggy patties that won't hold their shape.
- Binding Brilliance 🥚If your patties are too crumbly, add a beaten egg or a flax egg as a natural binder to help them hold together perfectly during cooking.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🌿Toast your breadcrumbs with a pinch of paprika and fresh thyme before mixing to amplify the depth of flavor in your lentil patties.
- Freezer Prep Pro 🧊When meal prepping, form patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag for easy portion control.
- Texture Transformation 🥣Pulse vegetables in a food processor to achieve a consistent, fine mince that helps create a smoother, more cohesive patty texture.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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