Description
Flavorful vegan patties made with lentils and quinoa, seasoned with Jamaican spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked brown lentils
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils and quinoa. Mash lightly with a fork.
- Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the bowl.
- Stir in the curry powder, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Form the mixture into 4-6 patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
Notes
- Serve patties on buns or with a side salad.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan patties, lentil patties, quinoa patties, Jamaican food, spicy patties, plant-based, healthy recipe