Description
Spicy Vegan Lentil Cakes are a flavorful and nutritious addition to any meal, making them an ideal choice for appetizers or a main dish. These protein-packed cakes boast a delightful blend of spices that can be easily adjusted to suit your heat preference. Perfect for meal prepping, you can enjoy them throughout the week—whether at a gathering or on a cozy family dinner night. With their spicy and smoky flavor profile, these lentil cakes will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 tablespoons psyllium husks (or one large egg)
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 bell peppers (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- sea salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook lentils in boiling water for about 15 minutes until tender. Strain well.
- In a large bowl, mash the strained lentils and combine with all other ingredients except oil.
- Mix until sticky and moldable; add more flour if too wet.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan with a light coat of oil and fry each cake for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg