Veggie Lentil Patties Sandwich (Vegan, High Protein) Recipe
A delicious and nutritious vegan sandwich featuring high-protein veggie patties made from green or brown lentils, potatoes, carrots, and flavorful spices. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these patties are pan-fried and served in Turkish-style bread rolls or pita with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-based sauce for a hearty and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches (3-4 patties per sandwich) 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Veggie Patties
- 2 cups dry green or brown lentils
- 1 large potato, peeled
- 1 onion, peeled
- 2 whole carrots, peeled
- Water to cover
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (add more if needed)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1–2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes
- Oil for shallow frying
Sandwich Assembly
- Turkish-style bread rolls or pita
- Yogurt-based sauce like Tzatziki
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices mixed with parsley and sumac
- Grilled long green peppers (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the lentils and vegetables: Add the lentils to a large pot. Place the whole peeled potato, onion, and carrots on top. Cover everything with water, season lightly with salt, and cook over medium heat until the lentils and vegetables are soft, approximately 25–30 minutes.
- Mash everything: Drain any excess water from the pot. Using a masher or fork, mash the lentils, carrots, onion, and potato together until mostly smooth yet retaining some chunkiness for texture.
- Make the mixture: Transfer the mash to a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together well. Add additional breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too wet.
- Shape patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into oval or square-shaped patties by pressing firmly to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- Fry: Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place patties in the pan and fry them until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels if desired.
- Assemble sandwiches: Slice the Turkish-style bread rolls or pita. Spread a generous layer of yogurt-based sauce like Tzatziki. Add tomato slices, the onion-parsley-sumac mixture, 3–4 lentil patties per sandwich, grilled green peppers if using, and pickles if desired. Press lightly and serve warm for best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with ground oats or crushed crackers if gluten-free options are needed.
- Adjust the paprika and chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- The patties can be frozen after shaping for future use; thaw before frying.
- For a vegan sauce alternative, use a plant-based yogurt mixed with cucumber and garlic.
- Grilled green peppers add an extra smoky flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
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