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Red Lentil Veggie Cakes

These Red Lentil Veggie Cakes are crispy outside, soft inside, and made with sweet potato and pantry staples. High protein, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soak Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12 fritters
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry red lentils
  • 1½ cups grated sweet potato
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Optional for serving:

  • Ketchup
  • Greek yogurt
  • Sour cream
  • Favorite dipping sauce
  • Fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Soak the lentils: Soak the red lentils in water for 2 hours, then drain well.
    1 cup dry red lentils
  • Cook the sweet potato: Cook the grated sweet potato in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes.
    1½ cups grated sweet potato
  • Season the vegetables: Stir in the green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, then let cool slightly.
    ⅓ cup chopped green onions, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • Blend the lentils: Blend the drained lentils with the plant-based milk, turmeric, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt until mostly smooth. Pulse in the baking powder.
    ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Mix the batter: Pour the lentil mixture into the sweet potato mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Heat the oil: Add a thin layer of vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat over medium.
    Vegetable oil for frying
  • Cook the fritters: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet and gently flatten. Cover and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  • Flip and finish: Turn the fritters over and cook uncovered for another 4–5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with ketchup, Greek yogurt, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
    Ketchup, Greek yogurt, Sour cream, Favorite dipping sauce, Fresh herbs

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 197mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2427IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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