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These vegan lentil patties are so simple to whip up, amazingly versatile, and almost fool-proof. They come together in no time, and you can change up the ingredients based on what you have in the fridge. Filled with lentils and amaranth, they are also extremely nutritious. Lentils and amaranth are packed with plant protein and are great for metabolism and heart health! These vegan lentil patties are a tasty way to get in the health benefits of both ingredients. They are great on top of a salad, as an appetizer with a nice dipping sauce, or make them slightly larger and serve on a bun as a tempting veggie burger. The possibilities are endless.

Red Lentil and Amaranth Protein Patties With Spicy Avocado Mayo [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Serves

2-3

Ingredients

For the Red Lentil and Amaranth Protein Patties:

  • 1/2 cup amaranth, (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup red lentils (uncooked)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium Russet potato, grated
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons coarse cornmeal (or regular)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Spicy Avocado Mayo:

  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • A good pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place 1-2 tablespoons of high heat oil (avocado, organic canola, grape seed) on a baking sheet and spread evenly.
  2. In a medium pot, place amaranth, lentils, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover pot, and reduce to a simmer. Let cook undisturbed for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed and amaranth and lentils are cooked. It will be porridge-y, let it cool.
  3. While amaranth is cooking, grate the potato into a large mixing bowl. With your hands squeeze the shredded potato over sink to release excess water. Return to bowl and add chopped onion, garlic, and parsley. Add cooked amaranth/lentil mixture and mix well with your hands. Add mustard, ketchup, spices, cornmeal and rice flour. Mix well.
  4. Form into small patties, then place them on baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While cooking, make avocado mayo. Simply mash avocado in a small bowl with the back of a fork. Add rest of ingredients and stir well. Serve atop the patties, or on the side as a dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 1490 | Total Carbs: 199 g | Total Fat: 40 g | Total Protein: 50 g | Total Sodium: 150 g | Total Sugar: 9 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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Renee Press

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Fire and Earth Kitchen was founded by artist, educator, and self-taught chef Renee Press, as a way to bring the beauty of vegan, gluten-free cooking to life. Since 2013, she has provided the Seattle area with 100% vegan personal chef services, sharing her passion for tasty home-cooked meals with countless people around the region.

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  1. this was delish!! I modified a bit by first sauteing the onion and garlic with broth, also it seemed that the liquid for the lentils and amaranth was a bit much, so I added some quinoa flakes to thicken. I used a bit more finely shredded potato and baked in oven on parchment paper

  3. Yes, I love amaranth! I saw it & wanted to try it because it seemed like quinoa’s smaller cousin. It has a different flavor & texture (cooks up & gels a bit like chia seeds), which I enjoyed. It goes great with beans & in soups/stews, or just eaten solo.

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