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Golden baked Mediterranean lentil patties served with tahini sauce and fresh parsley.
🥗 VegetarianEasy20 mins min👥 4 Servings

Mediterranean Lentil Patties

Healthy baked lentil patties made with oats, herbs, garlic, onion, and Mediterranean spices. Perfect as a main dish, burger alternative, or meal-prep recipe.

Prep Time

20 mins min

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Cook Time

25 mins min

Total Time

45 min

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Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown lentils, drained well
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1 egg
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Pulse the lentils and oats in a food processor until mostly combined but still slightly chunky.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

  5. 5

    Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, egg, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

  6. 6

    Mix until well combined.

  7. 7

    Shape into 8 equal patties.

  8. 8

    Arrange on the prepared baking tray.

  9. 9

    Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

  10. 10

    Serve warm with tahini sauce, yogurt sauce, salad, or inside pita bread.

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