Description
These hearty lentil quinoa patties are packed with protein and flavor, making them a perfect vegetarian meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can lentils (15 oz or 400 g can), rinsed and drained
- 1½ cups cooked quinoa
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
- ½ cup crumbled feta (or nutritional yeast)
- 1 lemon (the grated zest)
- ¼ cup parsley (or fresh dill)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or ground cumin)
- ¾ teaspoon salt (+ black pepper to taste)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or alternative flour)
- 2 to 6 tablespoons water (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing lentils and cooking quinoa. Chop onion, garlic, parsley, and zest lemon.
- Mix the lentils and quinoa in a bowl, mashing slightly for texture.
- Add onion, garlic, feta, lemon zest, parsley, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt.
- Crack in the egg and mix well.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture, adding water if needed until a manageable consistency is reached.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve with a salad or in a pita with veggies and sauce.
Notes
To customize, try adding jalapeños for spice, sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean kick, or bake instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lentil quinoa patties, vegetarian recipe, healthy snacks, protein rich meals