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Crispy Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce

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A colorful fusion of crispy sweet potato and red lentil patties paired with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup flour (or as needed for binding)
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes – Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil until soft. Once they’re tender, drain and mash them until smooth.
  2. Cook the red lentils – Rinse the red lentils and cook them in a saucepan with 2 cups of water until tender, about 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain any excess water.
  3. Mix the base – In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, cooked lentils, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  4. Bind the mixture – Gradually add flour to the mixture until it holds together well.
  5. Form the patties – With your hands, form the mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.
  6. Fry to perfection – Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Blend the sauce – For the creamy avocado cilantro sauce, blend together the ripe avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
  8. Serve & savor – Serve the patties warm with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce drizzled generously on top.

Notes

Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, use a skillet for crispiness.

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