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Easy Red Lentil Patties
Red lentil patties are simple to whip up, amazingly versatile, and almost foolproof. They’re versatile for serving on top of a salad, as an appetizer with a nice avocado mayo, or on a bun as a tasty red lentil burger.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons of neutral oil (avocado, grape seed, canola)
- ½ cup of uncooked amaranth
- ½ cup of uncooked red lentils
- 2 cups of water
- 1 medium russet potato grated
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ cup of parsley chopped
- 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon of mustard
- 2 Tablespoons of ketchup
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons of cornmeal
- 2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of neutral high heat oil (avocado, organic canola, grape seed) on a baking sheet and spread evenly.
- In a medium pot, add amaranth, lentils, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce to a simmer. Let cook undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and amaranth and lentils are cooked. It will be porridgey, let it cool.
- While amaranth is cooking, grate the potato into a large mixing bowl. With your hands squeeze the shredded potato over the sink to release excess water. Return to bowl and add chopped onion, garlic, and parsley. Add cooked amaranth/lentil mixture and mix well with your hands. Add mustard, ketchup, spices, cornmeal, and flour. Mix well.
- Form into small patties, then place them on the baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
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Notes
- Don’t skip the oil on the pan! It’s what gives the lentil patties a crispy exterior.
- Be sure to squeeze the potatoes (or zucchini if you add some). Any excess water can make the lentil patties soggy or overly mushy.
- Extend the cooking time if you decide to make larger or thicker patties.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
467IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 467IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.