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Red Lentil Fritters | Gluten-Free

July 10, 2020 by elkeliving 7 Comments

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red lentil fritters

Have you ever bought healthy food and felt like you didn’t know what to do with it? I have done this so many times. I have such good intentions, but it sets….and sets….and sets…..until I have to say “Lord forgive me” and toss it in the trash. I hate it when I do that!!

making fritters

It’s not so bad if its some sort of bagged grain in the cupboard. You know how it somehow gets pushed to the back and forgotten about….then the shelves get a little bare, and there it is, reminding you you’ve done nothing with it.

making lentil fritters

I had a similar experience with lentils. I made a successful dish or two with them, probably over a year’s time. Then one day I decided to make a fritter. The spices and flavors meshed so perfectly together. Tim wouldn’t stop talking about the combination, and how they reminded him of the food he has eaten when he traveled overseas. We ignored the fact that they didn’t stay together too well, and crumbled a bit.

making fritters

 

I bought another bag, and a few months later, I gave them another try. I added some chickpeas thinking it would help hold them together, and they worked! They were just right!

red lentil fritters

Not only do they taste amazing, but lentils are super healthy! Check this out!

Health Benefits of Lentils

  • Improves digestion.
  • Reduce the risk of Heart disease.
  • Prevent constipation.
  • Aid in weight loss.
  • Lentils are rich in protein.
  • They are rich in Iron.
  • They can help control diabetes.
  • Lentils help prevent Cancer.
  • They are low in fat.

Not a cilantro fan?

I know some people really hate cilantro. If you want to make these delicious red lentil fritters but don’t like cilantro here are some options.

  • Add fresh basil and garlic in place of cilantro and ginger.
  • Replace the cilantro with fresh parsley.
  • Add chopped spinach in place of the fresh herb.

red lentil fritters

For other vegan side dishes check out this healthy nourishing coleslaw!

red lentil fritters

red lentil fritters
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5 from 1 vote

Red Lentil Fritters

These fritters taste amazing and give your meals a great vegetarian protein boost. The flavors are exceptional and the secret to the texture is the added chickpeas.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Soak2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 33 mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: fritters, red lentil fritter recipe, red lentil fritters, red lentil recipes
Servings: 8 fritters

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup soaked lentils (soak ¾ cup red lentil to get about 1 ½ cups. They will expand) Get red lentils here Separated
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained
  • ½ cup sweet onion diced small
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon pink salt or sea salt Get pink salt here Or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Dash or two of cumin

Instructions

  • Soak ¾ cup lentils in filtered water with a couple of pinches of salt (just covering them with the water) for a couple of hours or overnight.
  • When lentils are finished soaking and have absorbed most of the water, drain, and measure 1 cup of the lentils into a Nutri- Bullet or food processor. Measure the ½ cup into the mixing bowl to keep whole.
  • Into your Nutri-Bullet also add 1 cup chickpeas, cilantro, and ginger.
  • Blend until smooth, and scoop out into a bowl along with the whole red lentils.
  • Add onion, and spices and mix well with a spoon. Taste the mix to make sure it is seasoned enough for your taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • With your hands, patty out your fritters. I got 8. You could get less or more depending on how big you make them.
  • Heat about 3 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan (I use refined coconut oil).
  • When the oil is hot, place a few of your patties into the skillet.
  • Fry about 5 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Fry the same amount of time on the other side.
  • When they are finished, place on a plate lined with a paper towel.

 

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Comments

  1. Jana

    February 28, 2019 at 1:15 am

    These were so yummy.

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      February 28, 2019 at 2:59 am

      I’m so glad you liked them?

      Reply
  2. Fiona

    February 08, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    Just wondering about the nutrition info. Particularly calories and protein. I’m trying to lose weight.

    Reply
  3. Wendy

    June 02, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    5 stars
    These were seriously seriously great! I was skeptical because the consistency was like hummus and had to drop dollops in the skillet and flatten out. Used dried cilantro and spices. Topped it with Dijon mustard and paired with a salad. Delicious!!!

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      June 20, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you! So happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Pat

    July 18, 2022 at 10:18 am

    What if you don’t have a nutribullet?

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      August 03, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      You can also use a food processor or blender.

      Reply

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