Description
These Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties are a wholesome, flavorful, and versatile vegan dinner idea. Packed with plant-based protein from lentils and natural sweetness from sweet potatoes, they’re crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect as burgers, wraps, or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed, cooked, and peeled)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil (for pan-frying)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup grated carrot or zucchini
- A pinch of chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Cook Lentils: Place rinsed red lentils in a saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. Simmer 12–15 minutes until soft, then drain well.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel, dice, and boil or steam sweet potatoes until tender. Mash until smooth.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, lentils, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, herbs, and spices. Stir until well combined.
- Shape Patties: Form into 8–10 patties about 1/2-inch thick. If too sticky, add more breadcrumbs.
- Cook: Heat oil in a skillet and pan-fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Enjoy warm in wraps, as burgers, or with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Drain lentils well to avoid mushy patties.
- Chill mixture for 15 minutes before shaping for firmer patties.
- Panko breadcrumbs add extra crispiness.
- For oil-free, bake instead of pan-frying.
- Freeze uncooked patties for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried or Baked
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
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