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My apologies that it has been so long since I have blogged about one of my recipes as I have been busy trying to start my Lunch Lady Business while also trying to hold down my full time job, see my friends and family, and still have time for myself every now and then. I have so many good things going on in my life right now though that in spite of the fatigue and occasional sleepless nights, I am happy. Smiling from the inside out. Excited about what the future brings....
Why have I been so busy?
I have begun cooking lunches for my friends and co-workers and trying to perfect this aspect of my impending business.
I will be catering an event for a friend in a few weeks. My first large event!
I am searching for ways to make my Lunch Lady business my full-time gig, since I am so passionate about it and really enjoy surprising people with the healthy gourmet concoctions.
With that, here is my latest creation which I tried with my friends a few weeks ago and had rave reviews. My Lentil Samosa Patties are full of folate and fiber from the lentils, cancer-fighters from the garlic, digestion-aids from the cumin, and low in fat. Vegan-friendly, too!
Lentil Samosa Patties (makes about 6 patties)
- 2 servings (~2 cups) red or green lentils, cooked
- 1T olive oil
- 1 1/4 t cumin
- 1 t garlic powder
- 3/4 c mix cooked peas and corn
- salt to taste
- mango chutney (topping for the burgers) (I like the one from Stonewall Kitchen, and they have other types of chutney so feel free to mix it up!)
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While the oven is pre-heating, take the cooked lentils and olive oil and process them in a cuisinart or blender until they are about the thickness of mashed potatoes.
2. Add the spices to the lentils while in the cuisinart and blend some more. Remove from the cuisinart, add the peas and corn mix. Add salt to taste.
3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and then form into patties about the size of your palm and about a half inch in thickness. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet, sprayed with cooking spray.
4. Bake patties for 40-50 minutes, or until patties have a think crusty layer on them and you can smell the spices.
5. Serve patties with mango chutney for a mix of savory and sweet. Enjoy!
