Description
A delicious and comforting sandwich filled with protein-packed lentil patties, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed and cooked (about 3 cups cooked)
- 1 medium potato, peeled, diced, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced (optional but recommended)
- 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2–1 cup breadcrumbs or rolled oats (for binding)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or a neutral oil (for frying)
- Soft pita bread or any sandwich flatbread
- Thinly sliced tomato and onion for topping
- Creamy sauce (tahini-yogurt or plant-based yogurt dressing)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. Place rinsed lentils in a pot, add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 18–22 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Peel and dice the potato into 1-inch cubes, boil in salted water for 10–12 minutes until tender, then mash.
- Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Grate the carrots. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes, add garlic and carrots, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, mashed potato, and sautéed vegetables. Add parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in breadcrumbs or oats until a moldable mixture forms, adjusting texture with more binding if needed.
- Form the mixture into 6–8 patties, cover, and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet, fry patties in batches for 4–6 minutes on each side until golden.
- For the sauce, whisk tahini with water, lemon juice, salt, and yogurt until creamy and pourable.
- Warm pita bread, layer with patties, tomato, onion, and drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make-ahead: Cook lentils and potatoes in advance and refrigerate. Suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil patties, sandwich, vegetarian, healthy lunch, protein-rich