Description
These Sweet Potato Lentil Patties are a gluten‑free, high‑protein dinner that blends mashed sweet potatoes with red lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Formed into golden‑brown patties and pan‑fried, they offer a satisfying crunch and a soft interior, perfect for quick weeknight meals, meal‑prep containers, or a wholesome snack. Enjoy the balanced nutrition of fiber, protein, and antioxidants in every bite. Pair the patties with a light drizzle of lemon‑tahini sauce for bright ze
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- vegetable oil for frying.
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and simmer in water for 15 minutes until soft; drain.
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 10‑12 minutes; mash.
- In a bowl combine mashed potatoes, cooked lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and salt; mix well.
- Shape mixture into 8 equal patties.
- Heat a non‑stick skillet with a thin layer of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Cook patties 4‑5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towel to remove excess oil; serve warm.
Notes
- For a lower‑fat version
- bake patties at 400°F for 20 minutes
- turning halfway through. Chill the mixture before shaping to improve patty integrity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx 100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Lentil Patties, gluten free dinner recipes, high protein vegetarian meals, easy lentil recipes, sweet potato patties, meal prep vegetarian, quick gluten free dinner, healthy lentil dishes, plant based dinner ideas