Lentils and Swiss Cheese Croquettes
(from largomason’s recipe box)
Source: lesgourmandisesdisa.blogspot.com
Ingredients
- 1 box of 398 ml (14 oz) lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 large potato, cooked al dente, diced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 and 1 / 2 cups (270 g) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- To taste: Salt, pepper, hot sauce, parsley
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) water
- 5 tortillas 10 "(25 cm)
- 1 / 4 cup (60g) butter, melted
Directions
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In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry the ginger, garlic and onion for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown.
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Add spices and tomato paste. Stir and remove from heat.
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In a large bowl, combine lentils, potatoes, onion mixture cooked and Swiss cheese.
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While stirring add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, hot sauce and parsley.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Book.
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Mix the flour with water and set aside.
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On a work plan, cut each tortilla in half to make half-circles.
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Using fingertips apply a thin layer of flour and water mixture on the right side of each half-circle and fold it to 2 / 3 on itself.
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Turn tortilla and press firmly together along the right side, so as to form a cone.
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If both parties do not remain stuck, add a little flour and water mixture.
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Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
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Prepare a cookie sheet in the lining of a silicone mat.
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Stuff the cone 3 à 4 tablespoons of filling, then the edges of the top portion to seal them, again, using the mixture of flour and water as needed.
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Repeat until the filling and tortillas.
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Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet.
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Brush the biscuits with melted butter, top and bottom