Carrot and lentil patties with tzatziki

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

400g can brown lentils, rinsed and drained
2 carrots, grated
½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 spring onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
cooking spray oil
salad greens, to serve
1 pot tzatziki or yoghurt dip, to serve

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Instructions

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1 Combine the lentils, carrot, parsley, spring onion, garlic and lemon rind. Use a potato masher to mash until they are combined. Add the egg and half the breadcrumbs. Stir until well combined.

2 Shape the mixture into 8 patties. Coat patties in the remaining breadcrumbs. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Spray patties all over with cooking oil. Add half the patties to the pan and cook for 2 minutes each side, or until brown and hot. Repeat with remaining patties.

3 Place salad greens on serving plates. Top with patties and tzatziki and serve.

Variations

Replace carrot with 400g potatoes, cooked, and add a small can of salmon for fish cakes.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 419 cal

Kilojoules 1755 kJ

Protein 26.7 g

Total fat 9.6 g

Saturated fat 1.8 g

Carbohydrates 57.4 g

Sugar 11.3 g

Dietary fibre 11.3 g

Sodium 300 mg

Calcium 300 mg

Iron 8.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.