Description
Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Patties are a vibrant, nutritious delight that will elevate any meal. With their crispy golden exterior and warm, flavorful center, these patties combine the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the nutty richness of red lentils. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, they offer a satisfying bite that impresses every time. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these patties can be enjoyed as appetizers or main dishes, bringing joy to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup dried red lentils (200g), rinsed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes in salted boiling water for 10 minutes; then add red lentils and simmer until tender.
- Drain excess water; mash the sweet potatoes and lentils together in a bowl.
- Stir in onions, garlic, herbs, spices, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until well combined.
- Shape mixture into patties about 2-3 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg