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Polpette Lenticchie Fritte

Lentil Fritters (a.k.a Polpette Lenticchie Fritte)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked lentils cooled and refrigerate for a few hours
  • 2 handfuls of grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 handfuls of breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons basic tomato sauce
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Cook 1 cup of lentils and drain thoroughly. This should yield about 1 1/2 cups of cooked lentils. Cool and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • Put lentils in food processor and pulse to a chunky consistency. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Form tablespoon size meatballs and then gently flatten with your hands. Cook in a pan with heated olive oil (medium heat). Cook 5-7 minutes on the first side (until golden brown and then 3-4 minutes on the flip side. Drain on paper towels and serve alone or with your favorite sauce.

Notes

*use seasoned breadcrumbs for more flavor
*if too loose dont be afraid to add more cheese and or breadcrumbs
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