Spiced Onion and Lentil Patties

Method

• Prep Ingredients: Slice the onion, whisk the egg, chop the mushrooms and drain and rinse the lentils.
• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook for 15 minutes until golden.
• Add breadcrumbs, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, cumin and coriander to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes (until liquid evaporates).
• Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
• Stir lentils and egg into mixture, ensuring there is no excess liquid in the lentils. The lentils must be extremely dry. Otherwise the patties will remain sloppy.
• Shape mixture into 12 even patties.
• Dry fry patties in frying pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden.
• Serve with garden salad and other sides as specified in your program.