Lentil Nuggets

Lentil Nuggets

Recipe by Merle O'Neal from tasty.co

Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 1 ½ cups lentils
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup pea
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, we used vegan
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, soak the lentils in cold water for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, combine the soaked lentils, carrot, corn, peas, vegan cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic, and pulse until well mixed.
  • Take about 1 tablespoon worth of mixture and form it into a nugget with your hands.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
  • Or, pan fry with a small drizzle of oil over medium-high heat until both sides are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Allow to cool 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 179
  • Carbohydrate: 24g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Sugar: 2g

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