Vegan Lentil Patties
These vegan lentil patties are a hearty, nutritious, and protein-packed side dish or main course. They're made with simple pantry ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they're easy to make! Perfect for Meatless Mondays (or any night of the week), they can be served as veggie burgers or on their own alongside your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the cooked lentils to a food processor along with the chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, mint, and ground cumin. Process until the mixture is well combined and has a coarse texture.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Stir in the breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
- Form the lentil mixture into patties, using a cookie scoop or your hands.
- Heat 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the lentil patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, transfer the patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the lentil patties warm with vegan tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 576mgPotassium: 559mgFiber: 16gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 505IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 5mg
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