Vegetarian Lentil Patties In A Pita Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Lentils2 Ounce, drained
 Plain bread crumbs3 Tablespoon, dried
 Cracked wheat2 Tablespoon
 Scallion2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Lemon juice1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Parsley1 1/2 Teaspoon, chopped
 Salt1 Dash
 Pepper -dash
 Vegetable oil1 Teaspoon
 Pitas - 2 ( 1 ounce each), heated
 Dilled Tahini dip - 1 serving or 3 tablespoons
 Lettuce1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Tomato slices2

Directions

MAKING
1.Take a medium mixing bowl and add in lentils, cracked wheat, lemon juice, scallion, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper. Mix well.
2.Divide the mixture into 2 portions and make patties out of them.
3.Place the patties on non stick baking sheet.
4. Using a pastry brush, brush the patties with 1/4 teaspoon oil.
5.Broil the pattties for 15 minutes.
6. Turn patties over and brush with oil. Continue to broil for another 10 minutes until patties turn light brown in color.

SERVING
7.Use a sahrp knife to cut around the edge of the pita to make a pocket.
8.Top each of the patty with the Tahini dip and place it in the pita pocket.
9.Garnish with 1/4 cup lettuce and 1 tomato slice and serve hot.
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