Description
Delicious crispy sweet potato and red lentil patties served with a buttery avocado cilantro sauce, perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash, leaving a few lumps for texture.
- In a saucepan, combine the lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until soft. Drain excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about golf ball to small burger size.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Add water if needed for a thinner consistency.
- Serve warm with the avocado cilantro sauce.
Notes
Fry in batches for optimal crispiness. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, lentil, vegetarian patties, comfort food, quick meal