My weekend menu

Lentil Patties

Lentil Patties with Creamy Lime Dressing

1 Tbs olive oil

1 jalapeno, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1 carrot, peeled and cut into a small dice

1 cup cooked lentils

1 egg + egg white, beaten

2 Tbs cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 Tbs + 1 tsp cumin, divided

2 limes, juiced

4 Tbs reduced fat sour cream

salt to taste

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan. Sauté the jalapeno, garlic, onion, and carrot until they are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked vegetable mixture to a large bowl and mix in the lentils, egg, cilantro, breadcrumbs, and 1 Tbs cumin. The mixture should be pretty wet and a little sticky.

2. Drop tablespoon sized portions of the lentil mixture into your frying pan over medium-high heat and press down gently with a spatula. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the bottom has browned and formed a thin crust. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

3. Whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, 1 tsp cumin, and salt to taste. Drizzle dressing over top of the patties, or serve separately.

With a salad direct from my garden - I'm getting hungry!