A is working on her "My Best Self" badge for Brownies, and one of the requirements is to try three, new, healthy foods. I decided to help her choose something out of Lisa Barnes's Cooking for Baby* so that it was something guaranteed to be healthy and delicious (and chances are that Charlie would love it, too). I didn't alter much to make it work, and it turned out to be delicious. It was a little cumbersome in terms of the amount of steps, so I certainly wouldn't recommend it for a weeknight if you are short on time. However, it's an easy weekend meal and it freezes well, so if you like it, double or triple the batch and freeze a bunch of patties to fry up later.
You need:
3/4 c. green lentils, rinsed
1/2 c. instant oats
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. mild curry powder
1 large egg, beaten slightly
1 c. plain yogurt
1/2 c. mint, minced
2 tbsp. coconut oil (or frying oil of your choice)
salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan, combine 2 c. water with the lentil. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, simmering until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. In a food processor, grind oats. In a large bowl, mash lentils. Add 3 tbsp. oats, garlic, cumin, and curry powder. Mix well. Add egg and season with salt and pepper. Coat in remaining oats and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together yogurt and mint to make a sauce. Season with a slight pinch of salt and pepper. When the ten minutes are up, fry patties in oil in a large frying pan, until brown and crisp.
Serve with the sauce.
Inspired by Cooking for Baby by Lisa Barnes
*You really should get this book. The recipes are fantastic. Even the ones I haven't blogged about. SO WORTH IT!
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