Lentil cutlets

Lentils are a nutrient-rich legume widely grown in Asia. They're especially valuable for vegetarians and especially vegans, as they contain a lot of protein, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. If you've recently become a vegetarian, there's no reason to give up such a popular dish as cutlets—just try lentils instead of meat!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Soak red lentils in water that covers them by about two fingers for 2 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water from the lentils through a sieve and place the lentils in a blender.

Step 3:

Chop a large shallot and add to the lentils.

Step 4:

Crush two cloves of garlic and add to a blender.

Step 5:

Grate a small carrot on a coarse grater and add to the rest of the vegetables.

Step 6:

Chop fresh parsley and add to a blender.

Step 7:

Add a tablespoon of tomato puree, salt and pepper.

Step 8:

Grind all ingredients until smooth.

Step 9:

Grease a frying pan with olive oil.

Step 10:

Form flat patties a little over a centimeter thick.

Step 11:

Fry for about 3 minutes on each side until crispy and serve with your favorite sauce.

Cooking tips

To make chopping the garlic easier, crush it first with a wide-bladed knife.

You can buy ready-made tomato puree or make it yourself by grinding tomatoes into a smooth paste in a small blender or using any other method.

It's best to use a non-stick frying pan so you don't need a lot of oil.