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SWEET POTATO PATTIES WITH RED LENTILS & CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

Crispy, golden sweet potato patties paired with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce—wholesome, comforting, and bursting with plant-based goodness.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potato Patties:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1/4 cup oat flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)

  • Olive oil or avocado oil for pan-frying

For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt to taste

  • 12 tbsp water (to thin if needed)


Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Sweet Potatoes and Lentils

In a medium saucepan, cover sweet potato cubes and lentils with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes or until both are tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the Patty Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes and lentils together. Stir in chopped onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add oat flour to bind the mixture—start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed for shaping.

Step 3: Shape the Patties

Scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture and form into patties using your hands. Set on a parchment-lined tray. You should get about 8–10 patties depending on size.

Step 4: Cook the Patties

Heat a skillet with a light coating of oil over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 5: Blend the Avocado Cilantro Sauce

In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until creamy. Add a bit of water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Plate the patties warm, with a generous dollop or drizzle of avocado sauce on the side. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro or parsley.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 11g