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

Ziyadah Davis
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a tasty and healthy vegan dish.


zoma hichi
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These patties were a great way to use up some leftover lentils. They were delicious and healthy.


Kyeyune Ashraf
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I loved the texture of these patties. They were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside.


Elizabethe Nyamdali
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These patties were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Amir mehmood
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I thought these patties were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Nasir Nawaz
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These patties were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Shabir Hajji
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I found that the patties were a bit dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly.


Pomaa Fredrica
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These patties were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a different type of chili powder than the recipe called for.


My name is jeff
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I'm not a vegan, but I thought these patties were delicious. They're a great way to get more plant-based protein in your diet.


ONLY PLAYING
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I made these patties for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Saad Bhai
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I loved the combination of spices in these patties. They were the perfect balance of savory and tangy.


Arosha Idusra
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These lentil patties were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


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