Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties! These wholesome patties are a perfect blend of sweet potatoes and red lentils, creating a nutritious snack or meal packed with protein and fiber. With vibrant spices and fresh herbs, they deliver a flavorful experience that will impress your family and friends. Pair them with creamy avocado cilantro sauce for an irresistible zing. Versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, main dish, or even in wraps, these patties are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- Olive oil, for pan-frying
- 1 ripe avocado (for the sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (for the sauce)
- 1 garlic clove (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (for the sauce)
- Salt, to taste (for the sauce)
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed for the sauce)
Instructions
- Cook lentils in 2 cups of water for 10–12 minutes until soft. Drain and cool.
- In a bowl, mix cooked lentils, grated sweet potato, chopped onion, minced garlic, spices, salt, pepper, cilantro, and flour until combined. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form mixture into small patties and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, salt, and water until smooth.
- Serve warm with the avocado cilantro sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg