Description
Delicious patties made from mashed sweet potatoes and red lentils, served with a creamy tangy tahini dressing for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the dressing: 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon water, 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water until soft, about 15 minutes; drain and mash.
- In a separate pot, cook the red lentils according to package instructions until tender.
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
- Mix the mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, sautéed onion mixture, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into patties and fry in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- For the dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Serve the patties with the tangy tahini dressing on top.
Notes
These patties are best served fresh and can be made vegan by ensuring all ingredients are plant-based. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 14g