Mediterranean Lentil-Sweet Potato Patties

Ingredients

Ground flaxseeds 1 cup
Mashed roasted sweet potato 1 cup
Cooked lentils, mashed 1 cup
Sea salt ½ teaspoon
Minced garlic 2 cloves
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Dried thyme 1 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
Smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon
Extra virgin olive oil For cooking
Whole grain flatbread 4
Herb sauce: Fresh cilantro ½ cup
Herb sauce: Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Avocado 1, sliced
Arugula 1 cup
Pickled red cabbage As needed

Preparation

  1. Blend flaxseeds until finely ground.
  2. Combine sweet potato, lentils, salt, and spices; add ground flaxseeds.
  3. Rest mixture for 15 minutes to bind.
  4. Form into 4 patties.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
  7. Blend cilantro and lemon juice for herb sauce.
  8. Assemble in flatbread with arugula, patty, herb sauce, avocado, and pickled cabbage.
Servings: 4

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