Lentil Sweet Potato Patties (Easy and Healthy) Recipe
These Lentil Sweet Potato Patties are an easy, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian recipe combining creamy sweet potatoes and protein-rich lentils with savory spices and feta cheese. Perfectly pan-fried until golden and crispy, they make a nutritious snack, appetizer, or light meal. Serve warm with tzatziki, yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon for an extra refreshing touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 patties 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 medium to large sweet potato
- 1 can lentils (15 oz / 400 g) or 1½ cups (230 g) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (or substitute ½ cup grated parmesan)
- 1 large egg
Flavorings
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (or substitute 1 teaspoon paprika)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the Sweet Potato: Poke the sweet potato a few times with a fork and microwave on high for about 5–7 minutes or until very soft and fork-tender. Once cooked, cut it open and scoop the soft inside into a large bowl.
- Mash with Lentils: Add the rinsed and well-drained lentils to the bowl with the sweet potato. Use a fork to mash the mixture until mostly smooth, leaving small lumps if desired for texture.
- Mix Everything Together: Add the all-purpose flour, crumbled feta, egg, finely chopped red onion, grated garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is thick and easy to form. If too wet, add a little more flour as needed.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each patty, flatten gently with your hands, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the patties warm, accompanied by tzatziki, yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon for added freshness. Enjoy your healthy and tasty lentil sweet potato patties!
Notes
- Substitutions: Feta cheese can be substituted with grated parmesan for a slightly different flavor.
- Spice Adjustment: Ground cumin can be replaced with paprika if preferred for a different aromatic profile.
- Cooking Tip: If the patty mixture feels too loose or wet, gradually add more flour until it holds shape well for frying.
- Serving Suggestion: These patties pair wonderfully with fresh dips such as tzatziki or a light yogurt sauce.
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