Vegan Lentil Patties

I had given up making lentil meatballs or patties for a while, they always came out too soft, didn't hold their shape and had a strange consistency.

I found this recipe special because the lentils are hydrated, not boiled, and on this occasion the meatballs work very well, keep their shape and have a denser consistency. They taste just as good, served with a salad or in a sandwich are perfect.

Ingredients
Lentils
1 cup
White onion
1 piece
Bread crumbs
3 tbsp
Garlic cloves
2 pieces
Salt
1 tsp
add to taste, optionally you can add half a teaspoon of oregano
Olive oil
50 ml
Step by step
Step 1

Put the lentils in a bowl and add water, about 1 liter.

Let it hydrate for 8-10 hours, preferably overnight. During this time it will triple in volume, so make sure there is plenty of water in the bowl.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 1
Step 2

Drain the water and pass the lentils and onions through the meat grinder.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 2
Step 3

Add the breadcrumbs, crushed garlic and salt.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 3
Step 4

Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 4
Step 5

Heat a frying pan well with a little oil.

Form the meatballs and brown them over medium heat.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 5
Step 6

You turn them on the other side as well.

In this way, form and fry all the meatballs.

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 6
Step 7

Serve with any favorite garnish or salad.

If you make them flatter they will be perfect for sandwiches.

Good appetite!

Vegan Lentil Patties - Step 7
Quantity: 500 g (5-6 servings)
Prep time:
60 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 480 min