Lentil Fritters

Cooking Panamanian

Ingredients for Lentil Fritters

• 2 cups lentils, cooked and drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• - Salt and pepper
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 cup oil

Preparation of Lentil Fritters

1. In a bowl mix the lentils with all other ingredients, reserving 2 eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs and oil. Form little balls with the hands and dip them in the beaten eggs and roll over the bread-crumbs twice.

2. In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the balls until they are browned. Drain in paper towel and serve hot , garnished with parsley.