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Golden brown crispy sweet potato and red lentil patties topped with green avocado sauce.

Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ripe avocado , pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

  1. Boil red lentils in 3 cups of water for 15 minutes until soft, then drain and press out excess moisture.
  2. Steam or boil sweet potato cubes until fork-tender, then mash in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, egg, salt, and pepper in the bowl.
  4. Shape the mixture into 8 uniform patties, approximately 3/4-inch thick.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Fry the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
  7. Prepare the sauce by processing avocado, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
  8. Serve the warm patties immediately with a dollop of the avocado cilantro sauce.