Description
Hearty lentil patties bring Mediterranean comfort straight to your kitchen, blending protein-packed legumes with herbs and spices. Crisp outside and tender within, these patties offer a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500 milliliters) cooked lentils
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cooked lentils with finely chopped vegetables, herbs, and binding ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel until completely integrated.
- Create uniform circular patties by carefully shaping the mixture with clean hands, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Warm a heavy-bottomed skillet with a thin olive oil layer over medium heat, reaching approximately 350°F.
- Gently place prepared patties into the heated skillet, allowing sufficient space between each to prevent overcrowding.
- Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on initial side until edges turn golden brown and crisp, indicating caramelization is developing.
- Carefully flip patties using a spatula, cooking additional 3-4 minutes until opposite side achieves similar golden-brown coloration.
- Transfer cooked patties onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil, which helps maintain their delicate crispness.
- Allow patties to rest momentarily, enabling internal temperature to stabilize and flavors to harmonize before serving.
- Plate and garnish with fresh herbs or accompanying sauce for enhanced visual appeal and complementary taste profile.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect texture by draining cooked lentils thoroughly to prevent soggy patties.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting breadcrumbs with almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding smoked paprika or cumin for a deeper, more robust taste profile.
- Prep patties in advance and refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold together better during frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes per batch
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg