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Lentil Sweet Potato Patties (Easy and Healthy) Recipe

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These Lentil Sweet Potato Patties are an easy and healthy vegetarian dish, combining tender lentils and sweet potato with fragrant spices and feta for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 can lentils (15 oz / 400 g can – or 1 1/2 cups / 230 g cooked lentils)
  • 1 sweet potato (medium to large)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup crumbled feta (sub 1/2 cup grated parmesan)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (grated is best)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (sub 1 tsp paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (+ black pepper)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed to cook the patties)

Instructions

  1. Cook the sweet potato: Poke 1 sweet potato a few times with a fork. Microwave until very soft, about 5–7 minutes or until fork tender. Cut it open and scoop the soft inside into a large bowl.
  2. Mash with Lentils: Add 1 can lentils (rinsed – shake water off well) to the bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Small lumps are okay.
  3. Mix Everything Together: Add ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup crumbled feta, 1 large egg, ½ red onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.Mix well. The mixture should be thick and easy to scoop. If it feels too wet, add a little more flour.
  4. Cook: Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture, flatten gently, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Serve: Serve warm with tzatziki, yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Grated garlic is best for mixing into the patties.
  • Substitute ½ cup grated parmesan for feta if desired.
  • Use paprika instead of cumin if preferred.
  • Add more flour if the mixture feels too wet to form patties.
  • Serve with tzatziki, yogurt, or lemon for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://yumfoodusa.com/lentil-sweet-potato-patties-easy-and-healthy-recipe/