LENTIL CAKES WITH FETA-YOGURT SAUCE AND CUCUMBER-CRESS SALAD
Inspired by falafel, these Lentil Cakes with Feta-Yogurt Sauce and Cucumber-Cress Salad are made from a purée of raw red lentils, harissa, and scallions.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield Makes 8 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cover lentils with 2 inches cold water. Soak 4 hours at room temperature or up to 1 day in refrigerator. Drain well. Pulse pale-green and white parts of scallions in a food processor until minced. Add harissa, turmeric, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and egg and egg white; pulse to combine. Add lentils; puree until almost smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl, and stir in a little more than half the feta.
- Whisk remaining feta, the yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Combine cucumber, cress, and mint in another bowl.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place a scant tablespoon of scallion greens in pan, and spoon about an eighth of the batter on top, spreading to make a 3-inch cake. Repeat, making 4 cakes at a time. Cook until golden brown, flipping once, about 6 minutes. Add remaining teaspoon oil, and repeat.
- Divide sauce among 4 plates; top with salad. Place cakes next to greens, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 g, Cholesterol 59 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379 g
FETA-YOGURT SAUCE
Steps:
- Using fork, mash feta cheese in small bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. (Sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
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