Ingredients
4 servings
- •2.5 cups cooked lentils
- •1 small onion, diced
- •1 egg, beaten
- •0.25 cup diced bell pepper
- •0.125 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- •0.33333334326744 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- •1 teaspoon olive oil-packed minced garlic
- •1 pinch salt
- •1 pinch ground black pepper
- •0.25 cup cornmeal, or as needed
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pulse lentils in a food processor until coarsely ground; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix onion, egg, bell pepper, and bread crumbs with the lentils; add mozzarella cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to the lentils and mix.
- Divide the mixture into four equally sized portions, roll into balls, and flatten into patties.
- Spread cornmeal into a wide, shallow bowl. Dredge patties in cornmeal to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in skillet until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 273
- Carbohydrate: 37g
- Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 17g
- Sugar: 4g