Protein Power Lentils and Amaranth Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• ½ cup amaranth
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp. psyllium husks or one large egg or substitute
• 4 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
• Sliced black olives, optional
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 onion, diced

Instructions

1. In a pot add red lentils and amaranth, cover with water and boil for 15 minutes and strain.
2. Mix lentils and amaranth in a large bowl with remaining ingredients, except oil. Add more breadcrumbs if mixture is too moist.
3. In a frying pan heat oil over low-medium heat. Form patties, ¼ cup each. Fry each patty for two minutes on each side. Have a plate set aside covered with paper towel to place patties and absorb excess oil.

Nutrition per serving: 74 calories, 12 g carbohydrates, 11 mg cholesterol, 1 g fat, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein, 12 mg sodium, 1 g sugar.

Recipe from: gourmandelle.com