Lentil Rice Patties

Lentil Rice Patties make a nutritious meal for anyone that is looking for a healthy, lowfat recipe filled with fibre and protein. As I try to include more chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and other non-animal based sources of protein in my diet, these easy patties fit the bill. Serve them as an appetizer or light meal with a side salad.

Ingredients for Lentil Rice Patties:

• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup regular rolled oats
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten (if desired, use 1 whole egg)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds, toasted
• Cooking spray or vegetable oil

Add garbanzo beans to the saucepan. Mash mixture with potato masher and then stir in oats. Allow mixture to stand for 5 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients, except for nuts, to the saucepan and stir to combine. Fold in the nuts. Using a 1/2 cup measure, form patties - you will flatten them later.

Coat a large skillet with cooking spray or 1 tbsp. vegetable oil. Heat to medium high and place a few patties on the hot pan. Flatten each patty to 1/2" thickness using the back of a spatula. Cook a few patties at a time, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Add more cooking spray or oil, if needed. Serve immediately or transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 300 degree F oven.

Place cooked patty on a slice of toasted whole grain bread, roll or baguette together with lettuce, tomatoes, yogurt, mustard or any other flavorful toppings that you like.

Makes 12 Lentil Rice Patties

Adapted from: Publix Greenwise Market - Winter 2010

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