If you’re vegetarian, on you way to weight loss success or just looking for a healthy alternative, we’ve found the recipe for you. These little patties are perfect on burgers or even a yummy treat for the kid’s lunch boxes.
Low in calories and containing no gluten, healthy has never tasted so good. So get flipping!
CARROT & LENTIL PATTIES
Ingredients
- 300g sweet potato (kumara), chopped*
- 250g potato, chopped*
- 2 medium carrots, grated*
- 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained*
- ¼ cup (60g) light sour cream
- 2 tbs fresh mint leaves, finely chopped*
Filling & Healthy Foods are marked with an asterisk. These foods help fill you up and keep you healthy.
Method
1. Boil, steam or microwave the sweet potato and potato until tender. Drain. Mash in a large bowl. Add the carrot and lentils and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Using damp hands, form the mixture into 12 patties.
2. Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Cook the patties for 4 minutes each side or until golden and heated through.
3. Meanwhile, combine the sour cream and mint in a small bowl. Serve the patties topped with the minted sour cream.
SERVE WITH: A salad of chopped tomato, thinly sliced red onion, chopped Lebanese cucumber and fresh mint leaves drizzled with lemon juice for 0 ProPoints values.
PERFECT PATTIES: To make it easier to cook the patties, chill them first to make them firm. You can make them 1 day ahead and store them, covered, in the fridge
Recipes thanks to Weight Watchers Australia