Low Fat Red Lentil and Garbanzo Bean Croquettes

Name: Low Fat Red Lentil and Garbanzo Bean Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 500 g potatoes; 400 g garbanzo beans; ½ cup red lentil; 2 spring onions; 2 slices rindless bacon; 14-½ tablespoon chili sauce; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 tablespoon parsley; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ cup corn flake crumbs

Servings: persons

1
Peel potatoes; cut and place into boiling water in saucepan; BOIL for 10 minutes.
2
ADD red lentils to potatoes in water for 3 minutes; DRAIN.
3
Return to pan, add garbanzo beans (drained chickpeas if using canned) and MASH and add black pepper.
4
Oil spray fry pan (or use 2 teaspoons stock) and saute green onions (spring onions), bacon, garlic and chili sauce for about 4 minutes; add coriander and parsley.
5
ADD bacon mixture to mashed mixture; combine well.
6
NOTE: Taste at this point and adjust to YOUR liking; no use continuing if you don't like the taste or texture at this point.
7
With 1/2 measure cup, take up combined mixture into hands and roll onto cornflake crumbs (on flat tray) like small sausages.
8
NOTE: If you place mixture between hands (that look like they are praying), roll back and forth to make it easier to evenly roll; tap both side to square out.
9
Place on flat plate, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
10
NOTE: Make sure croquettes are nicely covered all over.
11
PREHEAT oven 210C; place baking paper on flat tray; place croquettes and lightly oil spray one side.
12
BAKE for 10 minutes, turn, lightly oil spray and bake for another 10 minutes.
13
ENJOY!
14
Serve with any sauce you enjoy!
15
We like Tzatziki!
16
NOTE: I count to 5 when using oil spray.
17
NOTE: I got 13 out of mine.

339

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 500 g potatoes, 400 g garbanzo beans, ½ cup red lentil, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Red Lentil and Garbanzo Bean Croquettes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!