Name: Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose or chickpea flour); Olive oil for pan-frying (about 2–3 tablespoons); 1 ripe avocado; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons plain vegan yogurt; Salt, to taste; 2–3 tablespoons water, to thin the sauce as needed

Description

Hearty and kid-friendly patties made from sweet potatoes and red lentils, served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose or chickpea flour)
Olive oil for pan-frying (about 2–3 tablespoons)
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons plain vegan yogurt
Salt, to taste
2–3 tablespoons water, to thin the sauce as needed

Instructions

Rinse red lentils until water runs clear, add to a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes until very soft. Drain and let cool slightly.
Grate the sweet potato, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large bowl, mash the cooked lentils lightly. Add grated sweet potato, chopped onion, minced garlic, spices, salt, pepper, cilantro, and flour. Mix until combined.
Form 2–3-inch patties from the mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, yogurt, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.
Serve warm with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce.

Notes

These patties are versatile, can be made ahead, or frozen. Adjust cilantro in the recipe based on taste preferences.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: sweet potato, red lentils, vegan, kid-friendly, patties, quick dinner