Description
A delicious and healthy option for a meal or snack, packed with protein and flavor, served with cool cucumber yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain. In a pot, combine the lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain excess water.
- In a skillet, cook the onion and garlic in a bit of oil until soft.
- In a bowl, mash the lentils and mix in the cooked onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes each.
- For the cucumber yogurt, combine grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve warm with cucumber yogurt and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spiced lentil patties, healthy snacks, vegetarian recipes, cucumber yogurt, gluten-free