Lentil and Feta Patty

We all want to feed our family healthy, nutritious food. One nourishing and budget-friendly pantry staple is pulses, a category of crops commonly grown in Canada that includes lentils, beans, peas and chickpeas.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  canadian lentils
• 2  cups water
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄2 celery
• 3  tablespoons  white onions, diced
• 0.333 (100 1/8g)  feta cheese, diced
• 3  tablespoons  red peppers, diced
• 1  green onion, minced
• 3  tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3  sprigs oregano, chopped
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  egg
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Rinse lentils in cold water. Place them in a suitable-sized saucepan along with the water, garlic, celery and white onion. Bring to a boil; skim if necessary. Cook covered on low heat. When lentils are tender, add salt and cook for another 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook; the lentils must remain intact. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. While cooking the lentils, sauté red pepper and green onion in 15 mL (1 tbsp) of olive oil until lightly browned. Turn off heat and add oregano.
3. In a bowl, combine lentils, cooked vegetables, egg, flour and feta. Mix thoroughly. Shape patties and cook them in a hot frying pan, using remaining olive oil. Brown evenly on both sides.