🥣 Crispy Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Tahini Orange Sauce (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Looking for a flavorful, healthy, and budget-friendly meal idea? These crispy red lentil patties paired with a creamy tahini orange sauce are the perfect choice for a delicious vegan dinner, easy meal prep, or a protein-packed lunch idea. Looking for more easy plant-based meals? You’ll also love my Lentil and Mushroom Marinara Pasta — it’s hearty, satisfying, and 100% vegan.

Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Tahini

Red Lentil Patties with Creamy Tahini

Made with red lentils, vegetables, and warming spices, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, rich in plant protein, and absolutely satisfying. It’s a fantastic vegan patty recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Patties:

• 1 cup 200g red lentils, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 150 g onion diced
• 300 g potato peeled and grated or finely chopped
• 70 g carrot grated
• 2 –3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 g ginger
• A handful of fresh cilantro
• A handful of fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Black pepper to taste

For the Tahini Orange Sauce:

• 1 cup 250ml tahini
• 1 cup 250ml fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 –5 tbsp cold water or as needed

Equipment

• Fry pan
• Blender or food processor

Method

 

Patties:

1. Blend Lentils: In a blender or food processor, blend the soaked and drained red lentils with garlic, ginger, cilantro, and parsley until you get a coarse, thick mixture.
2. Sauté Veggies: In a pan, heat olive oil over low heat. Sauté onion, potato, and carrot for 6–10 minutes until soft.
3. Mix and Season: In a large bowl, combine the lentil blend with the sautéed vegetables. Add cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
5. Shape & Cook: Form patties and fry in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Tahini Orange Sauce:

1. In a bowl, whisk together tahini, orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt.
2. Gradually add cold water while whisking until a creamy emulsion forms. Add more water for a thinner consistency if desired.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for a smoother texture.

Notes

💡 Serving Suggestions

These vegan lentil patties are super versatile! Serve them:

• In wraps or pitas
• As a lentil burger with toppings
• With salad and a drizzle of tahini orange sauce
• In a lunchbox for an easy vegan meal prep option

📺 Don’t miss the visual walkthrough!
Learn how to make these golden, crispy lentil patties from scratch in our easy video guide: Watch on YouTube »

🎥 Watch the full video tutorial: How to Make Crispy Red Lentil Patties with Tahini Orange Sauce

📌 Final Thoughts

These red lentil and vegetable patties are a must-try for anyone seeking healthy vegan meals that are easy, affordable, and seriously tasty. Whether you serve them as vegan burgers or enjoy them on their own, don’t skip the tahini orange sauce — it’s a total game-changer!

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