{"id":8332,"date":"2025-04-29T16:33:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/?p=8332"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:44:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:44:31","slug":"easy-and-delicious-red-lentil-patties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/en\/easy-and-delicious-red-lentil-patties\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy and Delicious Red Lentil Patties"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’re looking for an easy, healthy, and seriously delicious recipe, these red lentil patties are it. They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. You can bake them or fry them, and they freeze beautifully too. I love making a batch to have on hand for quick lunches or to add to salads and sandwiches. Plus, they\u2019re a hit with kids! The prep is minimal \u2013 just a quick blend in the food processor \u2013 with a little planning ahead to soak the lentils.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to make the red lentils patties?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Start by soaking red lentils in plenty of fresh water for at least three hours. Soaking softens the lentils, making them perfect for blending and cooking. It also helps improve digestion. (There’s no need to cook them beforehand!) If you’re planning ahead, you can soak them in the morning before work, and they’ll be ready by dinnertime. For longer soaks, I recommend refrigerating them. After soaking, rinse well and drain the lentils thoroughly to remove any excess water.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Honestly, the hardest part of this recipe is remembering to soak the lentils \u2014 the rest is a breeze! Everything comes together quickly in a food processor. Start by adding chopped carrots, onion, fresh cilantro (including the stems), curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture looks finely chopped and a little crumbly but still colorful and fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Add the drained lentils, rolled oats, and a bit of baking soda to the food processor. Blend everything together for about a minute, until you get a smooth, cohesive batter. Don\u2019t worry if the mixture feels a little loose \u2014 it will firm up perfectly once cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n

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To bake, preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C \/ 350\u00b0F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment with oil to help the patties release easily after baking. Scoop the batter into small patties, about 5 cm \/ 2-inches wide. Bake for 20\u201325 minutes until set. To fry, heat about 2 cm \/ \u00be-inch of oil in a skillet and fry the patties for about two minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Serve them fresh with some good tahini sauce \u2013 or freeze for later. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Looking for more delicious recipes?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n