Avocado and Lentil Fritters with Lemon Avocado Yogurt Sauce

Serves: 4

Ingredients


Sauce

1 cup whole fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 tsp. sea salt, or to taste

Fritters

1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled and seeded
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 tsp. za'atar, or ground coriander
1/2 tsp. sea salt, or to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, for frying

Salad

4 cups arugula, or shredded Tuscan kale
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt, or to taste
1/4 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tsp. sesame seeds, optional

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.