Description
These lentil patties are a delicious and satisfying alternative to traditional meat patties. Packed with plant-based protein and flavorful spices, they are perfect for a meatless meal that doesn’t skimp on taste.
Ingredients
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Lentil Patties:
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils (or 2 ½ cups cooked)
- 2 ½ cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or oat flour
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tablespoons water (flax egg)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan frying)
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and cook: Place lentils in a saucepan with water or broth. Simmer until tender but not mushy. Drain and cool slightly.
- Mash lentils and mix: Pulse cooked lentils in a food processor. Combine with onion, garlic, carrot, breadcrumbs, flax egg, tomato paste, and seasonings.
- Rest and shape: Let the mixture rest, then shape into 8 patties.
- Cook: Fry patties in olive oil until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- These patties freeze well—just cook, cool, and freeze in a single layer.
- Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.
- Add chopped spinach or herbs for extra nutrients and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
