Yellow Lentil Patties
You'll love this plant based burger. It 's packed with flavor and browned with a gorgeous exterior. Even kids go crazy for them. Serve them on a bun, in pita bread or crumbled into a wrap. My favorite way to serve lentil patties is atop guacamole with a scoop of mango salsa. Be creative and don't wait until meatless Monday to enjoy these patties.
Yellow Lentil Patties
Servings: 4-6 patties
1 cup yellow lentils
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon olive oil, extra for cooking patties
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup (packed) grated carrots
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup tomato paste
1. In a small sauce pan, bring the lentils and water to a boil. Immediately reduce heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. Let sit until lentils have cooled enough to handle.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add carrots, salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin and cook until the carrots are wilted, 4-5 minutes. Add tomato paste, stir well and cook until combined into a thick mixture, 2-3 minutes. Let sit until mixture has cooled enough to handle.
3. In a medium size mixing bowl fold the lentils and carrot mixture just until combined. Using your hands, form patties.
4. Working in batches, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties until warm in the middle and browned on the outside, 3-5 minutes on each side. Serve as a burger, in pita bread, or simply atop guacamole with mango salsa.
Do Ahead: Patties can be made ahead, wrapped individually and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Patties can be cooked 30 minutes ahead. Keep warm in a 300° oven until ready to serve.
