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Spiced Lentil and Bean Patties

These soft, lightly crisp patties are packed with sprouted lentils and beans, grated vegetables, and warm spices — a flavourful snack or light meal that’s easy to make and full of plant-based protein.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked or lightly steamed sprouted brown lentils
  • 1 cup cooked or lightly steamed sprouted Great Northern beans
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated
  • ½ cup leafy greens like kangkong or sweet potato leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 small chili finely chopped (optional for heat}
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or cooked oats for binding
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 egg optional, helps hold patties together
  • Coconut oil for frying

How to make it
 

  1. Prepare the mix:
    – in a large bowl, mash the sprouted lentils and beans roughly with a fork or your hands
    – add the grated carrot, chopped greens, onion, garlic, and spices, mix well.
  2. Add binder:
    – stir in breadcrumbs or oats.
    – if using egg, mix it in now
    – the mixture should hold together — if it's too wet, add a little more crumbs or oats.
  3. Shape the patties:
    – form into small patties using your hands
    – each patty should be about the size of your palm.
  4. Cook the patties:
    – heat a little coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat
    – cook patties for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and heated through.
  5. Serve:
    – serve warm with chopped herbs, plain yoghurt, or a simple tomato-onion chutney.