Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Lentil Patties with Lemon Tahini Dip, a perfect dish for any occasion. These vegan and gluten-free patties boast a crispy exterior and a soft, savory interior that’s bursting with flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like red lentils, fragrant spices, and served with a zesty lemon tahini dip, they are not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting friends, enjoying a cozy night at home, or simply looking for a healthy snack, these lentil patties will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry red lentils
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ tablespoon chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- 4–5 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- ⅓ cup runny tahini
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- Sea salt to taste
- Water to thin
- Fresh parsley
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Drain soaked lentils and blend with onion, garlic, tomato paste, chickpea flour, spices in a food processor until chunky.
- Form small patties from the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; fry patties for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the dip, mix tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt with water to desired consistency; stir in parsley.
- Serve warm with the lemon tahini dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg