MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL PATTIES

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These crispy patties are a perfect substitute for a burger. Serve in a pita with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, and you've got yourself a great Mediterranean meal. Enjoy!

Provided by huggamom

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups dry lentils
1 tablespoon olive oil
water to cover
1 yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
8 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup tahini
1 cup Dijon mustard
½ bunch parsley, chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups fine bread crumbs
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 cup tahini
1 cup water, or to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put lentils in a large pot with enough water to cover by 2 inches; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer lentils to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in hot oil until onion is slightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add to lentils and stir.
  • Stir rice, 1 cup tahini, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and lemon juice into the lentil mixture; shape into patties.
  • Spread bread crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl. Press patties into the bread crumbs to coat.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. saute garlic in olive oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cumin into the oil and remove pan from heat; add water, 1 cup tahini, and lemon juice and stir until smooth. Season sauce with salt.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot skillet until beginning to crisp, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Drizzle sauce over patties to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 518.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

steven griffin
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These patties are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sir
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I'm always looking for new lentil recipes, and these patties definitely hit the spot.


Rahel Abera
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These patties are a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Naqash Wistro
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I love that these patties are so versatile. I've served them with rice, quinoa, and even mashed potatoes.


Abdul rauf Rauf11
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These patties are a great way to add some variety to your meals.


Doolow Cabdi
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I've made these patties several times and they're always a hit. They're a great go-to recipe for when I'm short on time.


chanul Nimsara
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These patties are a great way to meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and then I had them for lunch all week.


bvzz Dhdh es
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these patties. They're a great alternative to meat.


Robin Sokhi
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I made these patties in my air fryer and they turned out perfectly crispy.


Saima Syed
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These patties are a great source of protein and fiber.


Somat Cakma
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and these patties definitely fit the bill. They're delicious and healthy!


Shepard O'kurun
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These patties are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Reyas
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I made these patties for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them!


Meybell Trabanino
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I served these patties with a side of tzatziki sauce and they were amazing. The sauce really complemented the flavors of the patties.


AMIR MUMTAZ
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These patties are a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Cute Mytie boi
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but these patties were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mahi Bg69
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I made these patties a little spicier by adding some extra chili powder and cumin. They turned out delicious!


Kathy Morgan
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The patties held together well and didn't fall apart when I was cooking them.


Kimmy rose
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch of these patties in no time.


Angu clinton
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These lentil patties were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and satisfying, and they're a great way to get in some extra veggies.


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