Sweet Potato And Red Lentil Patties Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato And Red Lentil Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 1 cup dried red lentils; 2 tsp olive oil; 3 None spring onions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 None egg, lightly whisked; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup ground almonds; 1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs; None None vegetable oil, to shallow-fry; None None Greek yogurt, to serve; None None baby spinach, to serve; None None lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 cup dried red lentils
2 tsp olive oil
3 None spring onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 None egg, lightly whisked
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground almonds
1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
None None vegetable oil, to shallow-fry
None None Greek yogurt, to serve
None None baby spinach, to serve
None None lemon wedges, to serve

1
Place sweet potato and lentils in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 mins, or until tender. Drain. Return to pan and mash. Set aside to cool.
2
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and spices. Cook, stirring, for 2 mins, or until fragrant. Mix with sweet potato, cilantro, egg, flour, ground almonds and 1 cup breadcrumbs. Shape into 12 patties. Coat in remaining breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. Chill for 20 mins.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, shallow-fry patties for 3 mins per side, or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
4
Serve with yogurt, spinach and lemon wedges.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb sweet potato, peeled, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, 1 cup dried red lentils, 2 tsp olive oil, 3 None spring onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato And Red 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato And Red Lentil Patties

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