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CRISPY SWEET POTATO & RED LENTIL PATTIES

Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Sauce

These Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties are a healthy and versatile option, paired with a creamy sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 cup Red Lentils can substitute with black beans or chickpeas
  • 1 medium Sweet Potato may be replaced with butternut squash
  • 1 small Onion use shallots for a milder taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin can use coriander as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika can enhance flavor profile
  • 1 cup Cilantro parsley or mint can be used as substitutes
  • 3 tablespoons Flour substitute with chickpea flour for gluten-free option
  • 2-3 tablespoons Olive Oil can use any high-heat cooking oil
For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado can use Greek yogurt for a lower-fat option
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice lemon juice can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt can use plant-based yogurt if needed

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of red lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
  2. Allow lentils to cool slightly, then transfer to a large mixing bowl. Grate sweet potato and finely dice onion, adding them to the bowl along with minced garlic and spices.
  3. Fold in chopped cilantro and flour into the mixture. Mix until combined and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Form small patties from the mixture and fry in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. To prepare sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, garlic, yogurt, and lime juice until smooth.
  7. Serve patties on a platter and drizzle creamy avocado sauce or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the skillet while frying the patties to ensure crispiness.

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