LENTIL MCNUGGETS
My kids love to handheld food that they can dip. These nuggets are super quick and super tasty.
Ingredients
1 19oz can of lentils, drained and rinsed
¼ cup oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
¼ tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
5 basil leafs
Juice from 1 lemon
Pinch of salt and pepper
Panko breading (whole wheat if you can find it)
Avocado oil
Instructions
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Drain and rinse the lentils and add everything (except the panko breading and avocado oil) into a food processor. Blend until smooth
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Heat a pan over medium heat
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With your hand form small bite size “nuggets” and roll them in panko breading
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Add avocado oil to the pan and place nuggets in, turn when brown.
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Once done set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess oil
This recipe was created with inspiration from a recipe made by a fellow Dietitian Sarah Remmer