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Potato Patties with Lentils

Easy Potato Patties with Lentils for Flavorful Comfort Cooking

These Easy Potato Patties with Lentils offer a delicious and nutritious vegetarian option, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Red Lentils Cooked
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Gluten-free options available
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying
For the Avocado Sauce
  • 1 medium Avocado Ripe
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup Mango Chutney Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube sweet potatoes; boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes), drain, and mash until smooth.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in breadcrumbs to bind.
  3. Shape Patties: Shape mixture into small patties (2-3 inches in diameter), ensuring they are compact.
  4. Fry Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Make Sauce: Blend avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add water if needed for consistency.
  6. Prepare Glaze: Mix mango chutney with lime juice in a small bowl.
  7. Serve: Arrange patties on a platter, drizzle with avocado sauce and mango glaze, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier twist, bake the patties at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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