Lentil Patties with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Lentil Patties with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed; 1 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1 medium carrot, grated; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup grated tasty cheese Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; grated rind of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 400g can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
400g can lentils, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed
1 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup grated tasty cheese Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, crushed
grated rind of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
400g can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Combine Philly*, lentils, breadcrumbs, carrot, onion, cheese, egg, garlic and lemon rind in a bowl and mix until combined.
2
Shape mixture into 8 patties.
3
Heat the oil in large frying pan and cook the patties over medium heat for about 5 minutes each side, or until golden and heated through.
4
Serve with the tomato sauce.
5
Sauce:
6
Heat the oil in saucepan and cook onion over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
7
Add the undrained tomatoes and tomato paste then simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced and thickened.
8
Stir in remaining ingredients until combined and heated through.

509

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 400g can lentils, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed, 1 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs, 1 medium carrot, grated, and more.

Yes, Lentil Patties with Tomato Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Patties with Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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