Veggie Patties for Kids Lunchbox, by Dietician Melanie McGrice

Melanie McGrice says Children consume 50% of their food whilst they’re at school, so it’s essential that they are getting lots of nutrients. Good nutrition is not only essential for growth and development but research clearly shows us that kids who eat healthily get better grades at school

Method

1. Boil a saucepan of water. Add legumes.
2. Cook lentils until soft (approx 30 min), then drain.
3. Mash lentils, then add all other ingredients (except wheatgerm).
4. Roll into balls (approx the size of a golf ball), then squash into patties.
5. Roll patties in wheatgerm.
6. Spray a pan with oil then cook until brown. Flip burgers and cook the other side (or cook them in a George Foreman griller).
7. Cool.
Makes approx. 12. Serves 6.
1105kJ, 5g fat per serve

• Healthy School Lunch
• Melanie Mcgrice
• Vegge Patty