Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Lentil Latkes

Prep time:    15 minutes
Cook time:   30-45 minutes
Cost:             ~$5
Makes:         2-4 servings

Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a simple recipe, and you can put in different vegetables or spices if you want. They can be eaten on their own, as a snack, or with something else, and taste good with some kind of dip to go with them.

I used dry lentils and white potatoes, but you can use canned lentils if you don't want to cook them. I bought the ingredients from the Market on Yates, as they had green onions on sale, but prices will be similar at most stores.

Ingredients:                                      Cost:                                     
-          1 cup lentils                                      $1
-          2 eggs                                               $2
-          Vegetables (optional)
o   2 medium potatoes      $1
o   1 bunch green onion    $0.50
o   3 cloves of garlic           $0.50
-          Oil
-          Spices (optional)
o   Paprika
o   Turmeric
o   Salt and pepper

What to do:
1.      Chop vegetables into small pieces
2.      In one pot cook potatoes covered on medium heat for 15 minutes until soft
3.      In another pot cook lentils (like rice) boil and then cover on low heat for 15 minutes
4.      When lentil and potatoes are cooled add to green onion, eggs and spices and mix
5.      Spoon onto pan on medium heat with oil
6.      Turn when browned, about 5 minutes, and serve hot

 

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