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Sweet Potato and Lentil Patties

Recipe by Australian Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Lentil Patties
Prep 25 minutesCook 30 minutesServes 1Makes 12
IngredientsMethod
  • 1/2 cup brown lentils
  • 500g Sweet Potato, peeled, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 60g baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup plain flour
  • Natural yoghurt and lemon wedges, to serve
  1. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line and oven tray with baking paper. Place sweet potato on tray and drizzle with half of the oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tender. Mash in a bowl and set aside
  2. Cook lentils in a pan of boiling water for 15-20 minutes until softened. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl to cool
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan on medium. Cook onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add spinach, stirring until just wilted. Transfer to bowl with lentils and sweet potato. Mix well and season to taste. Chill until cold. Form into patties and toss in flour to coat. Place on a baking paper-lined tray
  4. Heat oil in frying pan on medium-high. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve patties with yoghurt and lemon wedges

Tips

Brown lentils are also labelled as green lentils. They are larger than the French lentils. For gluten free option - replace plain flour for gluten-free flour.

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