Lentil and Sweet Potato Patties
Delicious and nutritious lentil and sweet potato patties, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
- Microwave For cooking sweet potato.
- Pan For cooking patties.
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium to large sweet potato
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Poke the sweet potato a few times with a fork. Microwave it for about 5–7 minutes, or until it is very soft and fork-tender. Cut it open and scoop the soft inside into a large bowl.
- Add the rinsed lentils to the bowl with the sweet potato. Use a fork to mash them together until mostly smooth. It's okay if there are small lumps.
- To the lentil and sweet potato mixture, add the flour, crumbled feta, egg, chopped red onion, grated garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well until the mixture is thick and easy to scoop. If it feels too wet, add a little more flour.
- Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it gently, and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve the patties warm with tzatziki, yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture. These patties can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days and reheated in the oven or microwave.