Description
Delicious and nutritious patties made from sweet potatoes and red lentils, perfect as a snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash.
- In a saucepan, cook the lentils according to package instructions until soft.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve hot with herbs as a garnish.
Notes
Make sure the sweet potatoes are well mashed to ensure the patties hold together. Feel free to add other spices or herbs for extra flavor. If the mixture is too wet, add a little flour or breadcrumbs to help bind the patties. Always heat the oil before frying for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg