Crispy Lentil Veggie Patties Sandwich (Vegan, High Protein)

Recipe by Ahmad, from Dr. Vegan.

These Crispy Lentil Veggie Patties are the perfect plant-based alternative for sandwiches and burgers.

Ingredients

For boiling:

• 2 cups dry green or brown lentils
• 1 large potato (peeled)
• 1 onion (peeled)
• 2 whole carrots (peeled)
• water to cover
• Salt to taste

For the mixture:

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (Add more if needed)
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1-2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chili flakes

For frying:

• Oil for shallow frying

For serving:

• Turkish-style bread rolls or Pita
• Yogurt-based sauce like Tzatziki
• Tomato slices
• Onion slices mixed with parsley and sumac
• Grilled long green peppers (optional)
• Pickles (optional)

Only the amounts at the start of each ingredient change. The steps stay as written.

Instructions

1. Cook the lentils and vegetables:Add the lentils to a large pot. Place the whole potato, onion, and carrots on top. Cover with water, season lightly with salt, and cook until everything is soft (about 25–30 minutes).
2. Mash everything:Drain excess water if there is any. Mash the lentils, carrots, onion, and potato together in the pot until mostly smooth but still a little chunky.
3. Make the mixture:Transfer the mash to a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional). Mix until the mixture holds together. Add more breadcrumbs if needed.
4. Shape patties:Form oval or square patties by pressing the mixture firmly with your hands.
5. Fry:Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry patties on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
6. Assemble sandwiches:Slice the bread, add the sauce, tomato slices, onion-parsley mix, 3–4 lentil patties, and grilled green pepper. Press lightly and enjoy warm!