Vegetarian Carrot and Lentil Cutlets
These breaded vegetarian patties are made from a carrot and lentil purée. 🥕 They replace meat and are tender inside.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per person
- €0.95
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Ingredients 11
Estimated cost €3.80
Equipment
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Cutting board
Immersion blenderor potato masher
Knife
Grater
Instructions
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Cook the red lentils in a saucepan of salted boiling water for about , until tender. Drain well.
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Peel and grate the carrots. Finely slice the onion and chop the garlic.
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained lentils, grated carrots, onion and garlic. Add the egg (or starch), breadcrumbs, spices, salt, pepper and fresh herbs if using.
With your hands, shape medium-sized patties. If the mixture sticks too much, add a little breadcrumbs.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet and cook the cutlets on each side, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot with a fresh salad, a yogurt sauce or in a veggie burger.
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Nutrition facts
per serving · estimate190kcal
- Protein9 g20%
- Carbs25 g55%
- Fat5 g25%
- Fiber7 g
Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.
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Chef's tip
👉 For even crispier cutlets, put them in the oven for a few minutes after pan-frying 🔥! And to vary the flavors, add curry or paprika 🌶️.
Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?
YesFreezes well once cooked, up to 3 months. Lay the cutlets flat on a tray before bagging them individually to keep them from sticking.
Storage : How long does it keep?
Cooked cutlets keep 3-4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.
Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?
YesThe raw mixture can be prepared the day before and kept 24 hours max in the fridge in an airtight container. Cook just before serving.
Reheating : How do you reheat it?
Reheat 10-15 min in the oven at 180°C or air fryer at 170°C to keep them crispy. Microwave is possible, 1-2 min at medium power, but may soften the texture.
Variations
- Serve with a yogurt sauce or a fresh salad.
- Use them in a veggie burger.
- Add fresh herbs to the mixture.
Mistakes to avoid
- Not draining the lentils well: drain them thoroughly after 10 minutes of cooking.
- Mixture too sticky: add a little breadcrumbs.
- Cooking over too high heat: 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make vegetarian cutlets?
Cook the red lentils for 10 minutes, drain them, mix with grated carrots, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and spices, shape into patties and brown them 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
What if the mixture is sticky?
If the mixture sticks too much to your hands, add a little breadcrumbs to firm it up before shaping medium-sized patties by hand.
What should you serve the cutlets with?
Serve hot with a fresh salad, a yogurt sauce or in a veggie burger. They replace meat and are tender inside, crispy outside.
Which spices should you add?
Ground cumin, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if you like. The egg binds the patties with the breadcrumbs.
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Vegetarian Carrot and Lentil Cutlets
Step 1 of 6
Cook the red lentils in a saucepan of salted boiling water for about , until tender. Drain well.
For this step
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 carrots
- 1 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 eggs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt
- pepper
- fresh herbs