Lentil Levivot Recipe

Name: Lentil Levivot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup cooked lentils (1/2 cup uncooked); 1 cup precooked rice (any kind will do); 1/4 teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; Peanut or canola oil for frying

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup cooked lentils (1/2 cup uncooked)
1 cup precooked rice (any kind will do)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Peanut or canola oil for frying

1
Heat oil in nonstick frying pan, and saute onion until translucent.
2
Remove, and set aside.
3
In a bowl, place lentils, rice, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper to taste, eggs, yogurt, cilantro and flour.
4
Fold in the onion, and mix well.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat a nonstick frying pan with a film of oil.
7
Take heaping tablespoons of mixture, and fry for a few minutes on each side.
8
Drain on paper towel.
9
Serve as is or with a dollop of labneh (strained yogurt), topped with a confit of onions and a sprig of cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, 1 cup cooked lentils (1/2 cup uncooked), 1 cup precooked rice (any kind will do), and more.

Yes, Lentil Levivot falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Levivot

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