Quinoa & Sweet Potato Lentil Patties

Name: Quinoa & Sweet Potato Lentil Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; ½ cup quinoa; 1 small sweet potato; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp oat flour; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp paprika; Salt; Black pepper; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; Olive oil (for baking or light frying)

A gluten-free, plant-based patty alternative packed with protein and complex carbs.

Total: 45 min
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium
Calories · per serving: 310 kcal

Updated: October 15, 2025

In short

Quinoa & Sweet Potato Lentil Patties contains 310 calories per serving: 12 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. It takes 45 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.

About this recipe

This recipe is a twist on traditional lentil patties by adding quinoa and sweet potato for extra nutrition. It can be prepared vegan and gluten-free. Serve with vegetables, yogurt sauce, or lettuce wraps.

Method

1
Cook lentils and quinoa separately, drain and let cool.
2
Boil and mash the sweet potato.
3
Chop onion and garlic, sauté lightly in olive oil, then let cool.
4
In a bowl, combine lentils, quinoa, sweet potato, onion, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
5
Add oat flour and knead until mixture holds together.
6
Shape into small patties.
7
Bake on parchment paper at 180°C for 20–25 minutes (or pan fry lightly).