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lentil nugget

Quick, Easy Vegan Lentil Nuggets

Sarah Remmer, RD
These lentil nuggets are vegan and school safe! Packed full of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, they are filling, energy-sustaining, healthy and nutritious (not to mention delicious).
4.62 from 39 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 - 19 oz can of lentils rinsed under cool water and drained
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped finely
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste but no salt if you're giving to baby

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients (except for one tablespoon of olive oil) into a good quality blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
  • Form mini "patties" with your fingers by rolling about 1 tablespoon of the mixture in your hands and then molding into the shape that you like (I made little disks). Place patties on a plate
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (maybe a touch more). Gently transfer the nuggets to the skillet and pan-fry for about 2-3 minutes per side (until golden brown on both sides). Remove from skillet and allow to cool.
  • Serve alongside tzaziki sauce and enjoy!
Keyword lentil nuggets, vegan snack
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