Sweet Potato Patties with Lentils and Mango Chutney Glaze Recipe
These sweet potato patties with lentils are a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian dish, featuring tender mashed sweet potatoes and red lentils blended with aromatic spices, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce and a tangy mango chutney glaze, this recipe is perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Patties
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cooked red lentils
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
Avocado Cilantro Sauce
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Water (as needed for consistency)
- Salt to taste
Mango Chutney Glaze
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: To the bowl with mashed sweet potatoes, add the cooked red lentils, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined into a cohesive mixture.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small patties approximately 2-3 inches in diameter, ensuring they hold together firmly for frying.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry Patties: Carefully place the patties into the skillet in batches. Cook each side for about 4-5 minutes or until they become golden brown and crisp. Remove the patties and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Blend Ingredients for Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to reach the desired creamy sauce consistency.
- Mix Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the mango chutney and lime juice until well blended.
- Plate Patties: Serve the warm sweet potato patties drizzled with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce and finished with the tangy mango chutney glaze for an exciting flavor combination.
Notes
- Cook lentils ahead of time to save preparation time, or use canned lentils thoroughly rinsed.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences, especially salt and spices.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free crumbs or ground oats.
- The avocado sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated; add water just before serving to adjust consistency.
- These patties can be kept warm in a low oven if cooking in batches.
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