Description
Easy Lentil Patties (with Lemon Tahini Dip) are a delicious and healthy option perfect for any gathering or meal. These crispy, flavorful patties feature a delightful blend of spices and fresh ingredients that make them an ideal appetizer, snack, or even a main dish. Paired with a creamy lemon tahini dip, they elevate your dining experience while being nutritious and satisfying. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these lentil patties are sure to impress both vegans and non-vegans alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry red lentils, rinsed & soaked overnight
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ tablespoon chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for frying
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- Garlic to taste
- Sea salt to taste
- Water to thin
- Fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Drain and rinse soaked lentils. In a food processor, combine lentils with onion, garlic, tomato paste, chickpea flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Form small patties (1-2 inches in diameter) with your hands.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry patties in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and water in a bowl until smooth for the dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg