Healthy Lentil Patties Recipe

A close-up of a plate of golden-brown vegetable fritters. The fritters are slightly crispy on the outside, with visible flecks of green herbs and orange carrot pieces. The plate is set on a wooden surface with a small bowl of dipping sauce partially visible.

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Healthy lentil patties made with red lentils, carrots, garlic, and spices, served with creamy tahini sauce. Easy vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Middle eastern

Keyword: lentils

Servings: yields

Calories: 76kcal

Ingredients

For the patties:

½ cup Red lentils
1-2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 Carrots grated
1 Onion chopped
2-3 Garlic cloves crushed
1 Egg
¼ bunch Parsley chopped
1 tablespoon Chives chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Turmeric
½ teaspoon Cumin
½ cup Flour

For the dipping sauce:

⅓ cup Raw tahini (sesame seed paste)
1-2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons Water
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Make the patties: In a small saucepan cook the lentil for 15 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
In a medium size pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes more.
Transfer the onion and garlic to the bowl with the lentils. Add shredded carrots, salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, chopped parsley, chopped chives and egg. Mix until well combined. Add flour and mix. Shape into patties and cook in one of two ways:

How to cook lentil patties:

Bake: bake in preheated 350F (180C) oven for 25-30 minutes.
Fry: In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is hot, add the patties to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Make the tahini sauce: in a small bowl whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth. Serve and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Lentil Preparation: Rinse red lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities and achieve better texture.
Lentil Substitutions: You can substitute red lentils with green or brown lentils. Keep in mind these types require slightly longer cooking times (20-25 minutes) and will result in a firmer texture.
Cooking Methods: Patties can be baked or fried. Baking yields a lighter version, while frying creates a crispier exterior.
Binding Tips: If the patties are too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Gluten-Free Option: For a gluten-free alternative, replace regular flour with chickpea flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Serving Suggestions: These patties pair perfectly with salads, wraps, or served alongside rice and veggies for a complete meal.
Recipe Video: For better understanding and visual guidance, I highly recommend watching the step-by-step video recipe provided above.
Helpful FAQs: For additional tips, substitutions, and troubleshooting advice, check out the FAQs located just below the recipe card.

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