Sweet Potato Lentil Patties (Printable)
Golden, protein-rich patties combining mashed sweet potatoes with seasoned lentils for a satisfying main or side.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
→ Legumes & Grains
05 - 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils, well-drained
06 - 1/2 cup oat flour or chickpea flour
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Pinch of chili flakes
→ Binding & Cooking
13 - 1 large egg
14 - 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Steam or boil the diced sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 10–12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash in a large bowl until smooth.
02 - Add cooked lentils, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh herbs, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in flour and egg until the mixture holds together when pressed. Adjust consistency with additional flour if too wet to shape.
04 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and form into compact patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
06 - Transfer cooked patties to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm with yogurt dip, chutney, or fresh salad.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy exterior gives way to a creamy, flavorful interior that feels indulgent despite being wholesome
- They reheat beautifully for meal prep lunches that actually make you excited to eat
02 -
- If the mixture feels too wet to shape, chill it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes and it will behave much better
- Dont crowd the pan or the patties will steam instead of crisp, work in batches if needed
03 -
- Grate some extra vegetables like carrot or zucchini into the mixture for hidden nutrition
- Double the batch and freeze raw patties between parchment paper for easy weeknight dinners