Description
Easy Lentil Patties (with Lemon Tahini Dip) are the ultimate comfort food that brings flavor and nutrition to your table. These crispy, golden patties are packed with wholesome ingredients and make an excellent choice for appetizers, snacks, or light meals. The delightful pairing of the lentil patties with a zesty lemon tahini dip enhances their taste, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them on your own, these lentil bites provide a deliciously healthy option that is also vegan and gluten-free. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, they are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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
- 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, minced
- Squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the lentils overnight. In a food processor, blend soaked lentils with diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, chickpea flour, seasonings, salt, and pepper until slightly chunky.
- Form small patties using your hands or a scoop; aim for about 25 patties total.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each patty for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the lemon tahini dip: whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, water to thin, and parsley in a mixing bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg