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Potato Patties with Red Lentils Easy Tahini Dressing Recipe

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These potato patties with red lentils and sweet tahini dressing are a wholesome and delicious plant-based main course. Made with simple ingredients like red lentils, mashed sweet potatoes, and fresh herbs, the patties are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. They’re paired with a creamy, slightly sweet tahini dressing that complements the warm spices beautifully. Ideal for meal prep, freezing, or weeknight dinners, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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For the Patties:

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil, for pan frying

For the Tangy Tahini Dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water (to thin)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

Add lentils to a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender and water is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool.

Steam or boil sweet potato cubes until very soft, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and mash.

In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, mashed sweet potatoes, red onion, garlic, parsley, oats, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes so the oats absorb moisture. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more oats.

Form into small patties using your hands.

Heat a little olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and firm.

For the tahini dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, and garlic in a bowl. Add water gradually to reach desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.

Serve patties warm with the tangy tahini dressing drizzled over top or on the side.

Notes

  • Let the mixture rest before shaping to help the patties bind better.

  • Adjust the dressing consistency by adding more or less water.

  • Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

  • For freezing, place shaped raw patties on a baking sheet and freeze before transferring to a container.

  • Serve with a side of greens or tucked into wraps for a satisfying meal.

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