Mains · 30 Minutes
Quick Pan-Fried Lentil Patties
A delicious vegan recipe ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
Servings
3
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically.
Method
- Mix ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water and rest for 10 minutes to gel.
- Drain and roughly mash cooked lentils; combine with chopped onion, oats, paprika and flax gel.
- Form small flat patties and pan-fry in a non-stick pan with a little water or oil for 4–5 minutes per side until firm.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little oats and rest for a few minutes. Serve the patties heated through.
- Before serving, check: Make patties similar in thickness so they cook evenly. Wait until the edges have set before turning.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Squeeze a spoonful of mixture in your palm before shaping. If it falls apart, rest it a few minutes so oats or other binders absorb moisture.
- Make patties similar in thickness so they cook evenly. Wait until the edges have set before turning.
- If they stick, do not tear them off the pan. Wait another minute and lift gently with a spatula; cooked patties should hold their shape.
Tip
Adjust seasonings to taste and check ingredients are fully cooked before serving.
Editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested.