Lentil Tots
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced dark leafy greens such as swiss chard, kale, or spinach
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional for older kids/adults)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush some olive oil onto the parchment paper.
- Pulse oats in a food processor until a powder forms.
- Add in greens and cilantro and pulse a few times.
- Add in lentils, zucchini, oil, lemon, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, cumin, and turmeric. Pulse again until a wet dough forms.
- Use your hands to shape into long finger-shaped tots.
- Place onto oiled parchment paper. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until firm and golden.
- Serve with hummus for dipping or in a pita for a wrap!