The recipe for Vegan Fried Lentil Patties features all vegan items like; Soft-cooked lentils, vegetables, and spices make up the Vegan Fried Lentil Patties. They are a good option for light meals, snacks, or even as a plant-based burger patty because when you fry them, they form a crispy golden texture on the outside. You do not need any complicated ingredients to make these delicious patties. Moreover, these patties are customizable, meaning that you can change the ingredients to your own liking.
STATS:
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Prep time: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 1 patty
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern & South Asian
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Snack/Side
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6 patties
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Fork
- Strainer
- Spatula
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 small grated carrot
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups cooked lentils
INGREDIENT NOTES:
LENTILS:
- Lentils provide a soft base for making the patties, and you can also mash them up easily. You can either use green, red, or brown lentils.
ONION:
- Onions not only give flavor to the patties but also provide moisture.
CARROT:
- Carrots give their sweet flavor. You can also use a potato.
GARLIC:
- Adding garlic to the patties will give an aroma. Garlic powder is another option to use.
SPICES:
- They include a smoky flavor inside the patties. Other options to use are turmeric, chili powder, or coriander powder.
BREADCRUMBS:
- Breadcrumbs not only keep the patties firm but also help in combining the components.
FLOUR:
- When we add flour to the mixture of the patties, it holds the patties together. Other flour options are chickpea or rice flour.
OIL:
- This is an essential ingredient that we use for frying purposes. Vegetable or canola oil is also an option to choose from.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take a bowl and gently mash the cooked lentils.
- Keep mashing till they are soft but still a bit chunky.
- Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, spices, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and flour with the lentils.
- Include some more breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.
- Make small round patties by using your hands.
- Heat up the oil inside the pan over medium flame.
- Put the patties inside the hot oil.
- For three to four minutes, fry the patties.
- Fry till all the sides are golden and they become crispy.
- For draining extra oil, place them on a paper towel.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- For a quick snack, serve these patties with yogurt-style vegan dip, ketchup, or tahini sauce.
- They will make a good meal option if you serve them in a burger bun with lettuce, tomato, and vegan mayo.
- For a well-balanced plate, serve them with rice, salad, or roasted vegetables.
TIPS:
- Add more breadcrumbs if your patties break when you shape them.
- To make sure that the patties get crispy and do not absorb a lot of oil, fry them in hot oil.
- For a lighter version, you can also bake these patties.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- The cooked patties keep for up to three days in the fridge when you store them in a sealed box.
FREEZER:
- You can freeze these patties for 2 months. To avoid the patties from sticking with each other, freeze them on a tray first and then place them inside a freezer bag.
FAQs:
Is it possible to bake the patties rather than frying them?
- Yes, you can bake them for about 20 minutes at 200°C, tossing them at halftime.
Can I make use of lentils from a can?
- If you drain and rinse them beforehand, canned lentils do work well.
How can I prepare these patties while making them gluten-free?
- Simply make use of gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 160 kcal
Net carbs: 15 grams
Total carbs: 20 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 180 milligrams
Potassium: 240 milligrams
Calcium: 22 milligrams
Iron: 1.9 milligrams
Vitamin A: 1500 IU
Serving size: 1 patty
Serving: 6 patties
