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Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties

March 2, 2017 By Little Grazers 3 Comments

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Delicious Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties – great served hot or cold.

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

I recently reorganized all my pantry. I have so many bags of dried lentils, beans, different rice etc and it was a complete mess. So I purchased lots of different size jars and some chalkboard labels 

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

I realized with the reorganization that I had far too much red lentils, thats what happens when your pantry is such a mess that you can not see what you have. I obviously purchased one bag and it became hidden and forgotten about and so I bought another bag.

Not having enough jars to store it all, I figured it was time to come up with a yummy new lentil recipe. One that would be handy in the kids lunch boxes for school the next day.

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

Just 4 simple ingredients make up these tasty Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties, nothing complicated or time consuming. It was just a case of cooking the lentils in some low sodium broth for flavour and then adding the other ingredients, forming into patties and baking until lovely and golden. I may of devoured a couple before they even had a chance to full cool down and leave the baking tray.

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

These Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties are great with a dip, I chose a tomato based one like my Low Sugar Ketchup – my kids are ketchup obsessed, so coming up with this recipe was a good compromise. You could also serve these alongside some healthy homemade soup instead of bread, like this yummy Minestrone Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup.

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

You could even spread with some butter or cream cheese, or many other delightful toppings.

Little Grazers Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties - gluten free, egg free, vegetarian friendly, baby led weaning, kid friendly, finger foods, fussy eaters

Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties

Mini Zucchini Parmesan Lentil Patties

Yield: 10 patties
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This recipe is gluten free, egg free, nut free and vegetarian friendly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red lentils, uncooked, rinsed
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 small zucchini, grated and squeeze of excess liquid
  • 50g parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  1. Add the lentils to a saucepan, cover with the broth
  2. Bring to a boil and then simmer until broth is almost absorbed. Turn off the heat, add lid and leave for approx 5 mins until lentils are cooked and have absorbed all the broth (it is important the lentils are not wet. 
  3. Preheat oven to 180c or 350f
  4. Add the lentils to a bowl, along with the zucchini and parmesan.
  5. Form into mini patties (I got 10 from the mixture, you may get more or less depending on the size you make them)
  6. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
  7. Bake for approx 25-30 mins until lightly golden.
  8. Serve with sides of choice

Notes

Variation: Try adding different cheeses or grated vegetables

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  1. Sara

    April 13, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Hello!
    I’m cooking these now! Can any leftover (if there’s such thing!) be frozen?
    Thanks!

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    • Little Grazers

      May 25, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      Hi Sara yes they should freeze fine.

      Reply
  2. Karolina

    June 5, 2019 at 5:12 pm

    I just made these and love the flavour and simplicity! Mine did not stick together though. Any tips for making them hold together in one piece?

    Reply

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