Spicy Lentil and Chickpea Patties

Posted by Fourth Lizard

Serves 4 PP per serving 6 (without dressing).  You can make these very tasty patties with stuff you  have in your cupboard which works when you don't have too much in. (I always have jars of chilli, garlic, ginger etc. in the fridge and a range of  herbs in the freezer which keep for ages)

Ingredients:

5 medium spring onions

2 Cloves of garlic (crushed) 

1 tsp. of fresh ginger (grated) 

1 finely chopped chilli (de-seeded) 

1 level tsp. of ground cumin

2 tbsp. of fresh coriander (chopped)

400g can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

400g can of Green Lentils (drained and rinsed)

Instructions:

Fry onions, garlic, ginger, chilli and cumin in spray oil until softened (5 Min) then place in food processor. 

Wash and drain chickpeas/lentils and add to onion/garlic mix in food processor.  Add coriander.  Blitz until combined but not too smooth.  If a little dry add a some water or lemon juice to moisten.

Place in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.  Shape into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 min.  Serve with salad leaves. 

(I like to serve it with a dressing of 0% fat yoghurt with chopped mint)