The red lentil croquettes they are oven-cooked vegetable meatballs perfect for a tasty appetizer or a super protein-rich second course. Enriched with an accompanying sauce made from vegetable yogurt, dill and chives, these red lentil croquettes will literally sell like hot cakes. If you can’t find dill, you can replace it with fennel, but the aromatic herbs in this recipe will really make the difference so we suggest you use them without skimping.

What is the difference between regular lentils and red lentils?

We chose red lentils, small in size and hulled, because they cook faster than other types of lentils and do not require soaking. Their consistency is very tender, they tend to fall apart easily during cooking and for this reason they are also ideal for soups and veloutés.

What properties do red lentils have?

In addition to being an abundant source of protein, these orange legumes contain fiber, phytosterols and B vitamins.

Short on time and few ideas for dinner? This recipe is for you

Difficulty: easy
Time: 40 minutes