These are fluffy and crispy red lentil croquettes filled with juicy, delicious mozzarella that melts in your mouth!
This is a wonderful recipe idea by Chef Giorgios Tsoulis, combining the healthy and nutritious value of red lentils with the rich, cheesy flavor of mozzarella!
They are a great appetizer or snack and also work well as a light lunch when served together with a salad. Enjoy!
Red Lentil & Mozzarella Croquettes
Giorgos Tsoulis
A cheesy, protein-packed croquette recipe with red lentils and mozzarella. It's a great vegetarian snack or appetizer, but also works great as a light lunch when served alongside a fresh salad.
Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F, on convection mode.
In a food processor, blend the lentils with the water, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the cornmeal and cornstarch, and mix until a pliable dough forms.
Take 40 g (1 ½ oz) of the dough and shape it into a ball. Press gently in the center, place a piece of mozzarella inside, and reshape it into a ball. Roll the croquette in a small bowl with sesame seeds until completely coated, then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process for the remaining croquettes.
Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, let them cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
Chef’s tip: The croquettes can also be cooked in an air fryer.
Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world.
He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients.
As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.
Wow! Made them along with the Parmesan and thyme shortbreads. Tasty and very easy!