Red Lentil & Mozzarella Croquettes
A cheesy, protein-packed croquette recipe with red lentils and mozzarella. It's a great vegetarian snack or appetizer, but also works great as a light lunch when served alongside a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 300 g red lentils
- 60 ml water
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 120 g cornmeal
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 150 g mozzarella
- 50 g sesame seeds
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in a bowl for 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F, on convection mode.
- In a food processor, blend the lentils with the water, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the cornmeal and cornstarch, and mix until a pliable dough forms.
- Take 40 g (1 ½ oz) of the dough and shape it into a ball. Press gently in the center, place a piece of mozzarella inside, and reshape it into a ball. Roll the croquette in a small bowl with sesame seeds until completely coated, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process for the remaining croquettes.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, let them cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
Chef’s tip: The croquettes can also be cooked in an air fryer.
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