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Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

Published on June 20, 2016 Updated on November 6, 2019 By Gunjan 21 Comments

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These healthy and nutritious Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets are perfect for any day of the week. It’s a make ahead recipe that fits the lunch box menu also. Its an awesome way to feed the protein and the greens to the kids for their complete nourishment.

A front view of the stack of Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was feeling lazy on Sunday morning.  I was craving for that extra 5 minutes of sleep. Yet, I was excited to run into my kitchen. Something was cooking in my mind.

Top view of Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets on a white serving plate with a side salad

I had soaked red lentils overnight. I wanted to try this new recipe as a surprise breakfast for my family. Also, I wanted to see their reaction. This Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets have the most nutritious ingredients like lentils and broccoli.

Nutritious ingredients for Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

Red lentils
Broccoli florets
Onion powder
Dried basil
Nutmeg powder
Tajin
Cayenne pepper powder
Cumin powder
Salt
Vegan bread crumbs/panko

How to make Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

  • To make it simple I combined soaked and drained red lentils and broccoli florets into the grinder.
  • And then made a smooth paste out of it.
  • Next, I spooned the thick batter in a mixing bowl.
  • Thereafter, I folded in rest of the ingredients which were mostly different kinds of herbs. Herbs added more flavors to this recipe. The bread crumbs made these cutlets crispy.

A close up view of the batter

Expert Tips:

  • Make sure to soak the lentils overnight for it to soften. this helps in making it a smooth paste.
  • Drain all the water diligently. Any extra water in food processor will make this batter thin and difficult to form a patty or a cutlet shape.

A close up front view of the stack of Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

FAQs

  • I served these with their choices of sauces and a bowl of fresh fruits on the side. I used the leftovers for lunch the next day.
  • These cutlets can be made way ahead of time and refrigerated. They have a shelf life of 3-4 days.
  • The cutlets can be made without bread crumbs/panko too. I have mentioned the process in the note section of the recipe card.Head over to your kitchen and try this now. It’s a winner recipe.

If you would like to check out more recipes with broccoli then here are some of my favorites:

Air fryer crispy broccoli
Spicy garlic spaghetti in Broccoli cheese sauce

For Lentils check these out:

Instant Pot Herbed Masala Lentil Curry
Lentil cilantro soup

A 45 degree angle view of Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

If you get a chance to make this recipe then please leave your feed back in the comment section below and make sure to rate the recipe as well. You may also tag @kiipfit on Instagram and I will definitely shout it out there.

 

A front view of the stack of Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets
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5 from 1 vote

Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets

These healthy and nutritious Lentil Broccoli Breakfast Cutlets are perfect for any day of the week. It's a make ahead recipe that fits the lunch box menu also. Its an awesome way to feed the protein and the greens to the kids for their complete nourishment.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: fusion, vegan
Keyword: Breakfast cutlets, broccoli cutlets, cutlet recipe, Lentil cakes, vegan cutlets, vegetable cutlet recipe
Servings: 5
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 1 cups red lentils (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Pinch of nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 tsp tajin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs or panko

Instructions

  • In a food processor combine lentils and broccoli florets and grind smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into a mixing bowl and fold in rest of the ingredients (except bread crumbs).
  • Divide the batter into 10 equal parts. Take one part of the batter and form patty shape between the palms and roll into the bread crumbs.
  • Repeat the same process for the rest of the batter.
  • Grease the warm frying pan/griddle with oil or cooking spray and place the cutlets gently without breaking.
  • Cooking on one side until brown and firm. Flip the cutlet to the other side and cook again until crispy.
  • With the help of a flat spatula place the cutlets in a serving dish and enjoy with ketchup and a side salad.

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Notes

  • Measure the lentils before soaking.
  • Soak red lentil for at least an hour in warm water preferably overnight. If soaking overnight then feel free to soak in normal cold water.
  • For gluten free option leave the bread crumbs out. Form the cutlets and directly place them in the greased griddle/frying pan. In this case the cutlet will be soft but will taste as delicious.
  • This recipe yields 10 cutlets and the serving size is 2 cutlets per person.
  • These cutlets can be made ahead and refrigerated in an air tight container for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg

 

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Comments

  1. Keith says

    July 14, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these tonight. I did not have tanjin or bread crumbs so I replaced the former with a spicy Mrs Dash (for the lemon and chili). I apparently left the beans too wet but, after spooning them onto the sheet and baking them, they taste great. Light, airy, spicy and delicious.

    Thank you,
    Keith

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      July 14, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you Keith for visiting this recipe and making it as well. I totally loved you feedback and it made me so happy and excited. I am so glad that these cutlets worked for you and you liked it so much 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sandy says

    March 16, 2018 at 3:38 pm

    Love the recipe, thank you, and can’t wait to try it. Will use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to keep carb content lower as I am diabetic.

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      March 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

      That is a great idea. I am sure it will taste awesome. Do let me know how it turns out for you.

      Reply
  3. Michela says

    January 31, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Are the lentils and broccoli cooked or raw?

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    • Gunjan says

      February 1, 2018 at 12:14 am

      Hello Michela, lentils and broccoli are cooked raw in this recipe. However, if you desire you may steam broccoli a little softer before grinding in with lentils. Just make sure there isn’t extra water or else the patties would be difficult to handle. I hope this helps and you enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Hi I love this recipe and your blog! I can’t eat much brocolli or cauliflower due to thyroid issues and I was wondering what (or what type of other vegetable) you would recommend as a substitute for brocolli in this recipe, thanks!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      December 3, 2017 at 11:14 pm

      Hmmm. Well, broccoli is the main ingredient for this recipe but i think if you combine kale, chard and green cabbage instead of broccoli you might get the taste closer to the original recipe. I hope this helps.

      Reply
  5. Chelsey says

    July 11, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    Are the calories and grams of protein you left at the end for one cutlet or for 3?

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      July 15, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Chelsey, the serving size is 2 cutlets per person. Therefore the calories and protein information is for 2 cutlets. Hope this clarifies your question.

      Reply
  6. Kayla Nortrup says

    June 15, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Our household recently became vegan. I love this recipe, easy and delicious! I subbed homemade GF flour mix (equal parts oat flour, almond, flour, tapioca flour, sorghum flour) and the result was scrumptious. Thanks for the recipes and veggie inspiration.
    peace & love,
    Kayla

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    • Gunjan says

      June 20, 2017 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you Kayla for trying out this recipe and loving it so much. I like the variations you made to these cutlets.

      Reply
  7. Cindy says

    June 10, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    I made these this morning: very good! I baked them at 400 degrees for 10 minutes and they were perfect! My picky 7 year old even liked them – thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 20, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you Cindy for your feedback. it very encouraging. I am so happy that even your little one liked it.

      Reply
  8. Tina Marie says

    June 21, 2016 at 1:51 am

    These look amazing! I love lentils and can’t wait to try your recipe!!

    Reply
  9. kali says

    June 20, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    this is delicious looking! i would def sub out the flour for almond flour or GF and try to make it!
    Xx
    Kali
    http://www.lovelaughexplore.com
    @love_laugh_explore
    https://www.facebook.com/lovelaughexplore/

    Reply
  10. Sophia says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    These look great for breakfast, they have a lot of protein which can help keep you full for the rest of the day.

    Reply
  11. Lauren says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    I love finding new ideas for breakfast – this is perfect!

    Reply
  12. Maggie says

    June 20, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I love coming to your blog and getting veggie inspirations. My hubs would love these cutlets. Printing now. 🙂

    Reply
  13. latoya says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    These Look and sound surprisingly delicious!

    Reply
    • Gunjan says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you Latoya. This recipe is delicious and I can confidently say that because my 4 year old approved it. hahaha.

      Reply

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