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Lentil Patties A plate of cooked lentil patties served with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and small bowls of yogurt sauce and chili oil on the side.

Lentil Patties

Golden, tender Lentil Patties perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or meal prep bowls.
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Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Fusion, Vegetarian
Keyword: healthy patties, lentil patties, meal prep, vegetarian burgers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Baking: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 18 patties
Calories: 118kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 large yellow potato peeled and diced
  • 1 medium red onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and chopped
  • 4½ cups vegetable broth enough to cover vegetables
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for warmth and color
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • Sub bread for serving, optional
  • Tomatoes sliced, for serving
  • Lettuce leaves for serving
  • Red onion slices for serving

Instructions

  • Place the lentils, potato, onion, and carrot in a large pan. Pour in vegetable broth until ingredients are covered by about an inch. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes, adding extra water if needed, until lentils are soft and potato is mashable.
    A saucepan filled with water, chopped carrots, potatoes, and red onion with lentils soaking or cooking inside.
  • Transfer the cooked mixture to a mixing bowl. Use a potato masher to mash until it reaches a thick, slightly chunky texture, similar to oatmeal.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 400°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and oil to the mashed mixture. Mix thoroughly using clean hands until evenly combined.
    A glass bowl with a mixture of mashed lentils, breadcrumbs, and chopped fresh herbs, ready to be formed into patties.
  • Shape the mixture into 20 oval patties, roughly half the size of your palm, similar to flattened falafel balls.
    Nine uncooked lentil and vegetable patties arranged in a grid on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to bake.
  • Place patties on the prepared sheet pan and lightly spray or brush with oil. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or air fry for 12–13 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp on the outside.
  • Serve warm on sub bread or wraps with tomatoes, lettuce, and red onion as desired.

Notes

These lentil patties are soft, golden, and full of flavor—perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners. Customize with your favorite herbs and spices to suit your cravings!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 118kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 46mg (2%) | Potassium: 276mg (8%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 1.5g (2%) | Vitamin A: 778IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 29mg (3%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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