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Discover the benefits of green lentils, a versatile legume rich in protein, iron, and fiber. Learn how to make a delicious and healthy green lentil patty using carrots, onions, and flavorful seasonings.
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GREEN LENTIL VEGETABLE PATTY Cara Gourgoumis Nikki Tokeshi Jon Valdez
What is a Green Lentil? • A type of legume that comes in many different varieties • Originated in Asia and one of the first foods to ever be cultivated • Can be substituted for meat • Commonly used in soups, stews and salads • Firm texture with a nutty flavor
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Benefits of Green Lentils GREAT SOURCE OF: • Protein-essential for growth and maintenance • Phosphorous-bone and teeth formation • Iron-carrier of oxygen in the blood • Dietary Fiber -may help reduce “bad” cholesterol
Benefits of Lentils • Lentils also include: • B Vitamins: • B-3/Niacin-essential for the production of energy in your body • Folic Acid-may help reduce the chance of heart disease • B-6-helps in many different functions in your body • Calcium-for strong and healthy bones
Benefits Continued • Lentils are low in fat • Quick and easy to prepare • Available throughout the year
Goal of our experiment • Develop a legume patty with good taste and texture • A minimum of three binders must be used • The final product must be wheat, dairy and egg free
1/2 C green lentils 1/4 C shredded Carrots 1/4 C Minced Onions 1 T cornstarch 1 tsp guar gum 1 T soy flour 1/3 C soy flour (to dredge) 5 T canola oil (to coat the pan) 3 C water (to boil lentils) Ingredients
SEASONINGS • Curry powder and garlic powder • Salt and pepper • Curry powder used in final product because of the use of lentils in Asian and Indian cooking.
Explanation of Binders • Cornstarch used before forming a patty so the mixture itself can bind easier. Used primarily as a thickener. • Soy flour used as an egg substitute and also promotes moisture retention. • Guar gumhas very strong binding and thickening properties and is used to hold mixture together. It can also be a volume enhancer.
Nutrition Label: Serving size=1 patty 2.5 g total fat 3 grams fiber 9 grams carbohydrate 3 g protein Nutrition Label