Lentil ricotta fritters

A spice or coffee grinder is all you need to make your own lentil flour, which adds a unique texture and nutty flavour to these appetizer size nibbles.

by Emily Richards PH Ec.

140 cal Serves 16

Prep time 0h 30m

Cook time 0h 20m

Total time 0h 50m

Directions

Step 1

In a dry large non-stick skillet, toast lentils, stirring often over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until light golden and turning yellow. Let cool.
Step 2

In batches, place lentils in spice or coffee grinder and grind until powder. Remove to a small bowl.
Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, parsley, mint, if using and garlic. Stir in lentil flour and Parmesan cheese.
Step 4

Using 2 soup spoons, shape into 16 oval fritters, turning the spoons slightly against each other. Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining batter. Lightly spray fritters with cooking spray.
Step 5

Bake in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 10 minutes or until light golden and crisp on top.

Tips

Spicy sauce: Meanwhile, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl. Serve with fritters.
If you want to reduce the heat in the sauce use only 1 tsp (5 mL) of your favourite hot sauce. For a different twist look for buffalo or chipotle hot sauces to add and you can increase to 1 tbsp (15 mL) for a bigger kick of spice.