Lentil Croquettes

In a saucepan, add the lentils and the water, stir well until the lentils go to the bottom of the saucepan.After that, cover the saucepan and let them cook for 25 minutes.After this indicated time, drain all the water and using a hand mixer, process the lentils thoroughly until a smooth mixture forms.Transfer all this lentil mixture to a bowl, add the grated onion, the crushed garlic cloves, the salt, the egg, the black pepper, the sweet paprika and the chimichurri, mix well.Add the breadcrumbs and mix once again.Now, get a portion of this mixture and round it by hand, then flatten it, in the shape of a croquette.If you prefer, you can also shape it into a log instead.Repeat this process with all the mixture.Then, in a skillet, add enough oil to cover its bottom and once the oil is hot enough, add the croquettes and let them fry until golden brown.Serve.

Lentil Croquettes
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Ingredientes

  • 1 Cup of Lentils (240ml Cup) 
  • 500ml of Water 
  • 1 Onion 
  • 2 Crushed Garlic Cloves 
  • 1 Egg 
  • 1 Teaspoon of Salt 
  • 1 Generous Pinch of Black Pepper 
  • 1 Teaspoon of Sweet Paprika 
  • 1 Teaspoon of Chimichurri 
  • 2 Tablespoons of Breadcrumbs
  • Oil for Frying

Modo de Fazer

In a saucepan, add the lentils and the water, stir well until the lentils go to the bottom of the saucepan. 

After that, cover the saucepan and let them cook for 25 minutes. 

After this indicated time, drain all the water and using a hand mixer, process the lentils thoroughly until a smooth mixture forms. 

Transfer all this lentil mixture to a bowl, add the grated onion, the crushed garlic cloves, the salt, the egg, the black pepper, the sweet paprika and the chimichurri, mix well. 

Add the breadcrumbs and mix once again. 

Now, get a portion of this mixture and round it by hand, then flatten it, in the shape of a croquette. 

If you prefer, you can also shape it into a log instead. 

Repeat this process with all the mixture.

Then, in a skillet, add enough oil to cover its bottom and once the oil is hot enough, add the croquettes and let them fry until golden brown.

Serve.

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