Lentil Sweet Potato Patties (Easy and Healthy)

Ingredients

• 1 can lentils (15 oz / 400 g can - or 1½ cups / 230 g cooked lentils)
• 1 sweet potato (medium to large)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup crumbled feta (sub ½ cup grated parmesan)
• 1 large egg
• ½ red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (grated is best)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin (sub 1 tsp paprika)
• ½ teaspoon salt (+ black pepper)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or more as needed to cook the patties)

Steps

1. Cook the sweet potato: Poke 1 sweet potato a few times with a fork. Microwave until very soft, about 5–7 minutes or until fork tender. Cut it open and scoop the soft inside into a large bowl.
2. Mash with Lentils: Add 1 can lentils (rinsed - shake water off well) to the bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Small lumps are okay.
3. Mix Everything Together: Add ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup crumbled feta, 1 large egg, ½ red onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.Mix well. The mixture should be thick and easy to scoop. If it feels too wet, add a little more flour.
4. Cook: Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture, flatten gently, and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
5. Serve: Serve warm with tzatziki, yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy!

Source

theplantbasedschool.com