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Vegetarian Kotlety Mielone Recipe – Cutlets Made Of Lentils

Name: Vegetarian Kotlety Mielone - Cutlets Made Of Lentils
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 9 oz / 250g of lentils (green or red); 1 carrot; 4 garlic cloves; 2 onions; 5-6 tbsps of all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 tbsps of tomato paste; 1 ½ tsp of salt; ½ tsp of black pepper; 1 tsp of paprika; 1 tsp of dried herbs (marjoram, basil, etc.); 4 tbsps of oil; breadcrumbs to coat cutlets; oil to fry

February 16, 2025

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We know how much you love those classic Polish “kotlety mielone” (meat cutlets). But what if you could enjoy that same comforting flavor with a healthy, vegetarian twist? Try lentil cutlets – a delicious and satisfying alternative that will make you return for more!

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory spices, these lentil cutlets are perfect for any occasion. Serve them up with your favorite sides for a hearty dinner, pack them in your lunchbox for a midday treat, or enjoy them as a tasty snack. 😋

Why You Will Love This Vegetarian Kotlety Mielone Recipe?

Simple and wholesome: Made with all-natural ingredients and no unnecessary fillers, you can feel good about what you’re eating.
Unbelievably delicious: Trust me, these cutlets are even better than the original!
Packed with goodness: Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse! They’re loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, which help keep you feeling full and satisfied. Plus, they’re a great source of iron and other essential nutrients.

Did you know? Lentils are also known to support heart health, aid in digestion, and help regulate blood sugar levels. So not only are these cutlets delicious, but they’re good for you too!

Give them a try and discover a new family favorite! They are as tasty as my vegan kotlety schabowe!

How To Make These Lentil Cutlets?

Step 1 – Prepare The Lentils

A pot filled with lentils soaking in water on a stove, perfect for a vegan meal.

Rinse and cook lentils until soft. Drain and allow to cool.

Step 2 – Prepare The Veggies

A person grating a carrot into a white bowl on the kitchen counter is preparing a hearty dish by adding vibrant color and fresh flavor to vegan kotlety mielone.

Peel and grate the carrot. Peel and finely chop an onion.

Peel and crush the garlic cloves.

Step 3 – Fry The Veggies

Sautéed chopped onions and grated carrots mingle in a frying pan on the stovetop, forming the flavorful base for our Vegan Kotlety Mielone.

Fry garlic and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add grated carrot and fry for another 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Step 4 – Make & Form The Cutlets

A mixing bowl with grated carrots, egg yolks, flour, spices, lentils, and tomato paste sits on a wooden surface next to other shredded vegetables. Perfect for crafting vegan kotlety mielone.

Gently mash lentils. Add fried veggies and all the remaining ingredients. Mix.

Form oval-shaped cutlets. Coat them in breadcrumbs.

A ball of mixed vegetables and grains, reminiscent of Vegan Kotlety Mielone, sits in the center of a decorative blue and white bowl filled with white powdery flour.

Step 5 – Fry The Cutlets

Fry cutlets in oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side.

Eight golden cutlets sizzling in oil in a black pan on a stovetop, these delicious bites resemble classic Vegan Kotlety Mielone made from wholesome lentils.

After frying, place the cutlets briefly on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess fat.

Vegetarian Kotlety Mielone Recipe

Yield: 16 cutlets

Vegetarian Kotlety Mielone - Cutlets Made Of Lentils

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

9 oz / 250g of lentils (green or red)
1 carrot
4 garlic cloves
2 onions
5-6 tbsps of all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 tbsps of tomato paste
1 ½ tsp of salt
½ tsp of black pepper
1 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of dried herbs (marjoram, basil, etc.)
4 tbsps of oil

Others

breadcrumbs to coat cutlets
oil to fry

Instructions

Rinse and cook lentils until soft. Drain and allow to cool.
Peel and grate the carrot.
Peel and finely chop an onion.
Crush the garlic cloves.
Fry garlic and onion in oil for 5 minutes.
Add grated carrot and fry for another 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Gently mash lentils.
Add fried veggies and all the remaining ingredients. Mix.
Form oval-shape cutlets.
Coat them in breadcrumbs.
Fry cultlets in oil for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
After frying, place the cutlets briefly on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off excess fat.