Description
Crispy sweet potato and red lentil patties served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce, perfect for a healthy snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- Olive oil, for pan-frying
- 1 ripe avocado (for the sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (for the sauce)
- 1 garlic clove (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (for the sauce)
- Salt, to taste (for the sauce)
- 2–3 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed for the sauce)
Instructions
- Add red lentils to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10–12 minutes, or until soft and water is mostly absorbed. Drain any excess water and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, grated sweet potato, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, chopped cilantro, and flour. Mix until it holds together. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Scoop mixture and form into small patties. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crisp. Repeat in batches.
- In a blender or food processor, blend avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, salt, and water until smooth and creamy.
- Serve patties warm, topped or dipped with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
Notes
- Allow the mixture to rest for better binding.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
- For a spicier kick, add chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- These patties freeze well; store them in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pattie
- Calories: approximately 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg