A gluten-free, plant-based patty alternative packed with protein and complex carbs.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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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.
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.
Cook lentils and quinoa separately, drain and let cool.
Boil and mash the sweet potato.
Chop onion and garlic, sauté lightly in olive oil, then let cool.
In a bowl, combine lentils, quinoa, sweet potato, onion, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Add oat flour and knead until mixture holds together.
Shape into small patties.
Bake on parchment paper at 180°C for 20–25 minutes (or pan fry lightly).
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