Description
Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties are a deliciously satisfying treat that combines earthy sweet potatoes and nutty red lentils, all wrapped in a crunchy golden coating. Perfect for a snack or as an appetizer, these patties are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your tastes. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them on their own for an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils (200g), rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (70g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the lentils: Boil 1 cup of red lentils in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes until soft.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Boil the cubed sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: In a pan, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Combine ingredients: Mash the cooked sweet potatoes, then mix in the cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, chopped herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into 2-inch patties and coat lightly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Cook patties: Fry the patties in olive oil over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg