Mediterranean Lentil Patties Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Patties:; 2 cups dry lentils; 1 tablespoon olive oil; water to cover; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 8 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup tahini; 1 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 cups fine bread crumbs; Sauce:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 cup tahini; 1 cup water, or to taste; 1/4 cup lemon juice; salt to taste

Servings: persons

Patties:
2 cups dry lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
water to cover
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
8 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup tahini
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups fine bread crumbs
Sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 cup tahini
1 cup water, or to taste
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt to taste

1
Put lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in hot oil until onion is slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add to lentils and stir.
3
Stir rice, 1 cup tahini, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon juice into the lentil mixture; shape into patties.
4
Spread bread crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl. Press patties into the bread crumbs to coat.
5
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cumin into the oil and remove pan from heat; add water, 1 cup tahini, and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Season sauce with salt.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until beginning to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Drizzle sauce over patties to serve.

1717

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Patties:, 2 cups dry lentils, 1 tablespoon olive oil, water to cover, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lentil Patties 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.

Mediterranean Lentil Patties

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