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SWEET POTATO & RED LENTIL PATTIES

Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties for a Healthy Snack

These SWEET POTATO & RED LENTIL PATTIES are a nutritious snack option, offering a crunchy exterior and tender interior.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 cup red lentils can be replaced with black beans or chickpeas
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes can use butternut squash as an alternative
  • 1 medium onion try green onions for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can deepen flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 1 handful cilantro can swap with parsley or mint
  • 1/2 cup flour gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying
For the Avocado Cilantro Sauce
  • 1 medium avocado can use silken tofu for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup yogurt non-dairy yogurt for vegan option

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook 1 cup of red lentils in 2 cups of water until soft, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Combine cooked lentils with grated sweet potato, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and mix until slightly sticky.
  4. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet and shape the lentil mixture into patties.
  6. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and yogurt until smooth.
  8. Serve warm patties with avocado sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure lentils are cooked properly for the best texture. Allowing rest time is crucial for shaping the patties.

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