Savory Lentil Pancakes with Cilantro Sauce
These savory lentil pancakes are packed with protein and fiber, and are served with a tangy cilantro sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Garlic - 1 clove
- Cilantro - 1 cup
- For the cilantro sauce -
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Red lentils - 1 cup, soaked overnight
Let's Get Started
- Drain the lentils and blend them in a food processor until smooth.
- Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to the lentil batter and mix well.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan and spread it out into a thin pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- To make the cilantro sauce, blend the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve the pancakes with the cilantro sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g