Description
Easy Lentil Patties (with Lemon Tahini Dip) are a delightful and healthy option for anyone looking to enjoy plant-based eating. These crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-flavorful-on-the-inside patties serve as perfect appetizers or snacks for gatherings or casual meals. Enhanced by a zesty lemon tahini dip, this dish guarantees to impress your family and friends. With just a few key ingredients and simple cooking steps, you can whip up these irresistible bites in no time!
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
- minced garlic
- sea salt
Instructions
- Drain soaked lentils and combine them in a food processor with onion, garlic, tomato paste, chickpea flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pulse until slightly chunky.
- Form the mixture into small patties about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each patty for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the dip, whisk tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and enough water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm with the lemon tahini dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg