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Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Bites

  By MarieAsselin      

August 1, 2017

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  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    30 Minutes

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (215°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. To prepare the bites, combine lentils, almond meal, onion, coriander, garlic, cardamom, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl. With the help of a small ice cream scoop, roll out 24 meatball-sized (1 1/ 2 Tbsp/20 mL) bites. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the bites are golden and firm.
  3. While the bites are baking, prepare the chutney. Combine all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender. Blend to a pesto consistency. Pour in a small serving bowl.
  4. Serve the lentil bites hot, skewered on cocktail picks or appetizer forks, alongside the coriander chutney.

Quick Tip: The texture of these bites is similar to falafels. Serve as a sandwich in pita bread, or as a garnish to salad.

Recipe by Marie Asselin - Marie Asselin is a food writer, stylist, and recipe developer living in Québec City. She is also the
author of culinary blog, FoodNouveau.com. Her first cookbook, featuring savoury and sweet citrus fruit recipes, will be published by Gibbs Smith in spring 2018. www.foodnouveau.com

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) cooked split red lentils, room temperature

1/2 cup (125 mL) almond meal (ground almonds)

1/2 cup (125 mL) minced red onion

2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp (5 mL) cardamom

1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper

1 egg

CHUTNEY:

1 cup (250 mL) fresh coriander (leaves and stems)

1/4 cup (60 mL) almond meal (ground almonds)

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice

2 Tbsp (30 mL) water

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

to taste, pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 bite + 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chutney
Calories45
Sodium125 mg
Potassium77 mg
Protein3 g
Cholesterol10 mg
Sugar1 g
Total Fat2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates5 g
Dietary Fiber2 g