Lentil And Spinach Puffs

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 dried small red lentil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped spinach
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded serrano chili
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

Recipe

• 1 sort and wash lentils, place in a bowl. cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. drain well.
• 2 place lentils and 3 tablespoons water in food processor, process until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally.
• 3 combine the pureed lentils, spinach and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) stirring well.
• 4 heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 5 drop lentil mixture by heaping spoonfuls in the pan.
• 6 cook 2 minutes each side or until lightly browned. cover and keep warm.