Oil-Free Vegan Lentil Potato Carrot Patties
Ingredients
- 1 cup rinsed red lentils
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 small yellow or red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat, all-purpose, or gluten-free flour
Preparation
Simmer 1 cup rinsed red lentils in 3 1/2 to 4 cups water (or according to package directions) until just cooked (10-15 minutes), then drain well
Peel and grate 2 medium potatoes, then squeeze out excess water using your hands
Grate 2 medium carrots, then squeeze out excess water using your hands
In a large bowl, combine cooked drained red lentils, grated potatoes, grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, turmeric, garlic powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt to taste
Mix with hands until well incorporated
Add 3/4 cup flour and mix; if the mixture is too moist, add more flour up to a total of 1 cup
Form patties using your hands
Pan fry patties in a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil until golden brown, flipping halfway, or bake on a non-stick baking sheet at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway
Tips
Serve with spicy sauce
Freeze for later use