Lentil and Carrot Patties

Another healthy recipe from the Petrea King Food for Life Cook book.
They are a tonic for both your body and your soul. You can buy a copy of this excellent cook book from the Quest for Life web site – www.questforlife.com.au 

Those who are wheat intolerant can omit the breadcrumbs and use polenta instead.  Very good served with sweet chilli sauce.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 500g red lentils, washed and drained 
• 1 spanish red onion, finely chopped
• 500g grated carrot
• 100g flaked almonds
• 100g fresh breadcrumbs or ½ cup polenta
• 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, mint, basil, dill etc)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
• Sea salt and black pepper
• Sesame oil or extra virgin…