Harissa Red Lentil Patties with Herbed Yogurt Sauce
Entrees
Difficulty
Moderate
Pulse Type
Lentils
Specialty Diet
Gluten-free
Occasion
4th of July
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Patties
- 1 cup lentils, red, cooked
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp ground flax, (flour or breadcrumbs would work)
- 2 carrot, shredded
- 1/2 onion, red; diced
- 2 cloves garlic, (1 tsp minced garlic)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 eggs, (or flax egg if vegan)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- salt, pink; to taste
- pepper, to taste
Herbed Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt, Greek
- 1 clove garlic, (1/2 tsp. minced garlic)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
Instructions
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Cook the dried lentils according to the package. Set them aside to cool completely.
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To a bowl, combine all ingredients for the patties with the cooked red lentils. NOTE: you may need to add more flaxseed/or flour as needed. Make patties out of the mixture.
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Heat a cast iron skillet with coconut oil and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes each side. May cover with a lid while cooking.
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Meanwhile, mix all Herbed Yogurt ingredients together in a bowl.
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Remove patties from the skillet and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve on a bun with the Herbed Yogurt Sauce. Enjoy!