Lentil Cakes
Lentil Cakes are crispy, savory patties made with cooked lentils, herbs, spices, and simple pantry ingredients. This Lentil Cakes recipe is a healthy, plant-based dish that can be served as an appetizer, vegetarian main course, or added to wraps and sandwiches for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups cooked lentils (brown or green)
½ cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
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Place the cooked lentils in a large bowl and lightly mash them with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
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Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
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Mix everything together until well combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
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Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 to 3 inches wide.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Once the oil is hot, place the lentil cakes in the skillet without overcrowding the pan.
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Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer the cooked lentil cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Serve warm with yogurt sauce, tahini sauce, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Brown or green lentils work best because they hold their shape well.If using canned lentils, drain and rinse them thoroughly before using.For extra flavor, add herbs like cilantro, dill, or basil.To make the cakes crispier, ensure the oil is hot before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/lentil-cakes/
