Description
Sweet Potato Patties with Red Lentils & Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the protein of red lentils, topped with a creamy and flavorful avocado cilantro sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cooked red lentils
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash.
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, cooked red lentils, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties until golden brown on both sides.
- For the sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Serve the patties warm, drizzled with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the Greek yogurt.
- These patties can be baked instead of fried for a healthier version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Patties, Red Lentils, Avocado Cilantro Sauce, Vegetarian Recipe