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Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Delicious and nutritious crispy patties made from sweet potatoes and red lentils, served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 large large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for frying)
For the Avocado Cilantro Sauce
  • 1 each avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 each Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed red lentils, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, add sweet potato cubes to boiling water and cook until tender (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
Mixing & Shaping
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix well until you have a dough-like consistency.
  2. Using your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Avocado Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, mash the avocado. Stir in chopped cilantro, lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve the patties warm, drizzled with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce as a refreshing dip.

Notes

To make these patties even more delightful, here are some pro tips:
1. Instead of breadcrumbs, you can use oats if you're looking for a gluten-free option.
2. Make sure your frying pan is at medium heat; too high and you’ll burn the outside while leaving the inside raw!
3. If the mixture seems too wet, add extra breadcrumbs until you reach the desired consistency to ensure easy handling.
Leftover patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen uncooked for up to 2 months.