Sweet Potato Lentil Patties (Printable)

Crispy exterior, tender interior patties packed with sweet potatoes and hearty lentils.

# What You'll Need:

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

05 - 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils, well-drained

06 - 1/2 cup oat flour or chickpea flour

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

13 - 1 large egg

14 - 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

01 - Steam or boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, approximately 10-12 minutes. Drain thoroughly and mash in a large bowl.

02 - Add cooked lentils, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and all spices to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until evenly distributed.

03 - Stir in flour and egg until mixture holds together. Add additional flour by the tablespoon if mixture appears too wet.

04 - Portion mixture into 8 equal pieces and form into uniform patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

05 - Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

06 - Transfer finished patties to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve warm accompanied by side salad, yogurt dip, or chutney.

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The crispy exterior gives way to the most incredibly tender, flavorful center that keeps you coming back for seconds
These patties freeze beautifully, so you can meal prep a batch and have homemade dinners ready on busy weeknights

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Overly wet mixture is the biggest problem, so squeeze excess liquid from your lentils before adding them
Let the patties rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before cooking if you have time, as this helps them hold together better

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Make a double batch and freeze uncooked patties between parchment paper for quick weeknight dinners
Grating a carrot into the mixture adds natural sweetness and moisture without changing the flavor profile