Crispy Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Patties
Deliciously crispy sweet potato and red lentil patties, perfect for a savory snack or meal.
Equipment
- pot
- large bowl
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Once soft, drain and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
- In a separate pot, cook the red lentils in water until they’re soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and add to the mashed sweet potatoes, combining well.
- Stir in the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into patties of your desired size.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place patties in the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Enjoy the patties warm, paired with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattyCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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