Mediterranean Lentil Patties Recipes

Steps:

• For the Lentil Cakes:.
• Submerge lentils in a large pot. add an additional 2 inches of water.
• Boil for 20 minutes, or until tender.
• Sauté the onion, pepper, and celery in the olive oil until the onions are slightly browned.
• Combine the lentils, vegetables, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, brown rice, and tahini (mixture should be sticky).
• Form into patties.
• Roll in the ground bread crumbs and refrigerate while making the sauce.
• When the sauce is done, pan-fry each patty until browned.
• For the Sauce:.
• Sauté the garlic in the olive oil, add cumin, and remove from the heat.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Adjust the amount of water for the desired consistency.
• Serve over the lentil cakes.

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
• Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.