Description
Crispy, protein-packed sweet potato and red lentil patties paired with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce. This vibrant, plant-based meal is gluten-free, satisfying, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¾ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup dairy-free yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- Water to thin, as needed
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Simmer red lentils in water for 10 minutes, until soft but still intact. Drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Stir in cooked lentils, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
- Shape into 8–10 firm patties. Chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to set.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until crispy and golden.
- For the avocado sauce, blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt until creamy. Thin with water if needed.
- Serve warm patties drizzled with avocado sauce.
Notes
- Make sure lentils are well-drained to avoid a soggy mixture.
- These patties can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for a healthier option—bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Avocado sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 patties with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg