Spiced Vegan Lentil Potato Carrot Patties
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups water (or as per lentil package instructions)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small yellow or red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour
Preparation
Simmer rinsed red lentils in water until just cooked, then drain well
Peel and grate potatoes, then squeeze out excess water with hands
Grate carrots, then squeeze out excess water with hands
In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, grated potatoes, grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, turmeric, garlic powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt to taste
Mix the ingredients with hands to incorporate
Add flour and mix with hands; if the mixture is too moist, add more flour up to 1 cup total
Form patties with hands
Pan fry in a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil or bake on a non-stick baking sheet at 375°F until golden brown, flipping halfway
Tips
Serve with spicy sauce
Freeze for later use