Lentil Fritter Pitas with Red Cabbage Slaw
Use lentils, cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, and bread crumbs to form the meat-free patties.
Lentil Fritter Pitas with Red Cabbage Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 15- ounce cans lentils rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/4 head red cabbage shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper plus more for serving
- 4 pocketless pitas warmed
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree 1 can of the lentils with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and cumin until nearly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the bread crumbs, the remaining can of lentils, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Form into sixteen ½-inch-thick patties.
- In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, lightly mash the cabbage with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, crushed red pepper, and ¼ cup water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, cook the patties until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet for the second batch.
- Dividing evenly, top each pita with the patties, cabbage mixture, yogurt sauce, and the additional cilantro and crushed red pepper.
