Appetizers

Crispy Lentil Patties

Cooked lentils mashed with spices, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then fried into golden patties with crisp edges.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Total25 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Crispy Lentil Patties

At a Glance

Crispy Lentil Patties is a 25-minute appetizers recipe for 2 servings, built around cooked lentils, drained well, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic clove, minced.

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Appetizers
Total time
25 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
cooked lentils, drained well, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked lentils, drained well
  • 1 piece egg
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 piece garlic clove, minced
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Drain the cooked lentils very well so the mixture does not become wet.
  2. Mash lentils with a fork until partly smooth but still textured.
  3. Add egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley.
  4. Shape into small flat patties. Add more breadcrumbs if needed.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Estimate

289 calories
12g protein
22g carbs
17g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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