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Lentil patties with lemon tahini dip on a plate

Lentil Patties

Delicious lentil patties paired with a zesty lemon tahini dip, perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lentil Patties
  • 1 cup cooked lentils Use home-cooked or canned lentils.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Regular or panko breadcrumbs work.
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Fresh parsley adds more flavor.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
  • as needed tbsp Olive oil for frying For cooking the patties.
For Lemon Tahini Dip
  • 1/4 cup tahini Invest in a good quality tahini.
  • 1/4 cup water Adjust to desired consistency.
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • to taste Salt Season as preferred.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, breadcrumbs, onions, parsley, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into patties.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Making the Dip
  1. For the lemon tahini dip, whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the lentil patties warm with the lemon tahini dip.

Notes

These patties are great for meal prep and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.