Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for frying)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil and add the rinsed red lentils. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until soft.
- In a separate pot, boil the diced sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, lentils, onion and garlic, spices, lemon juice, and parsley or cilantro. Mash together until combined, leaving some chunkiness.
- Stir in breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together. Form into 10-12 patties about 1 inch thick and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Cook the patties in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked patties to a plate with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Repeat with remaining patties.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce, yogurt, or fresh salad.
Notes
For added crunch, ensure the oil is hot before frying the patties. Customize spices to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg