Lentil and Walnut Fritters

Prep time:     20 minutes

Cook time:   30 minutes

Cost:             $8-10

Makes:         4 servings

You can eat these fritters on their own (with a side of baked cauliflower), or on a bun as a lentil burger. Make sure to use canned lentils, and you can cut or crumble up old bread from your freezer for the breadcrumbs. 

I based the prices on sales from last week, but walnuts are still on sale at Thrifty Foods, and the other prices should be similar to below.

Ingredients:                                               Cost:                                     

-          1 can of lentils                                           $1.50

-          1 ½ cups of walnuts                                  $2                   

-          Oil

-          2 eggs                                                         $2

-          2 cups breadcrumbs

-          Vegetables (optional)

o   1 medium onion                     $0.50

o   Broccoli                                    $1

o   1 carrot                                    $0.50

o   2 cloves of garlic                    $0.50

-          Spices

o   Cumin

o   Cayenne

o   Curry

o   Basil

o   Pepper

Cut vegetables into small pieces

 

Mix breadcrumbs, lentils, eggs and spices

Cook vegetables and add to lentil mix

Cook fritters in pan until browned

What to do:

1.      Cut vegetables and bread into small pieces

2.      Mix lentils, breadcrumbs, eggs and spices in bowl and set aside

3.      In a pan on medium heat add oil, garlic, carrot and onion and cook until browned

4.      Add broccoli and walnuts and heat another 10 minutes

5.      Add cooked vegetables to bowl with lentils and mix

6.      In a pan on medium heat add oil and place in lentil patties

7.      Cook in each side for a couple minutes until browned

Serve with...

Roasted Cumin Cauliflower

What to do:

1.      Cut cauliflower into pieces

2.      Mix with oil and cumin and place in baking dish

3.      Bake in oven for 30-45 minutes, until soft