Description
These High Protein Vegetarian Lentil Patties are nutritious, flavorful, and perfect for quick meals or healthy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils (uncooked)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium carrot (grated)
- Handful cilantro or parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse and boil the lentils in a pot with 2-3 cups of water, cooking for 20-25 minutes until tender but not mushy.
- Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate carrot while lentils cook.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add grated carrot, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine cooked lentils, sautéed veggies, herbs, spices, flour, and egg in a large bowl until well mixed.
- Form patties about 2-3 inches in diameter using clean hands.
- Cook patties in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer patties to a paper towel to absorb excess oil before serving.
Notes
These patties can be served in various styles, including as a burger, on a platter, in a grain bowl, or as a snack. They can also be frozen after forming for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: vegetarian, lentil patties, healthy snacks, protein, meat alternative