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Red lentil and potato patties

Red lentil and potato patties

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Swedish lentil pancakes made with red lentils, grated potatoes, and onion, seasoned with sambal oelek and pan-fried.

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Recipe from Micke, Affe2011, Mr Shark and 1 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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These lentil meatballs are a delicious alternative to traditional stews or meat-based dishes. They are rich in protein and legumes, offering a unique flavor and a satisfying, crunchy texture.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying pan
  • Estimated cost$3.79 $0.95 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Low fat

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.21
  • $0.34
  • $2.48
  • $0.09
  • $0.40
  • $0.18
  • $0.03
  • $0.06

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Bring the water to a boil and cook the lentils and potatoes whole for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the onion in a large salad bowl, and add the crushed garlic and sambal oelek. ≈ 8 min
  3. Drain the lentils and potatoes, then add the lentils to the onions. ≈ 2 min
  4. Place the potato under cold water, coarsely grate it, and add it to the salad bowl. ≈ 8 min
  5. Mix well to combine, then add the beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper, and add enough breadcrumbs to form a firm dough.
  6. Make small pancakes, about 5 cm in diameter and 1 cm thick, and then fry them in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat.

The bill

Red lentil and potato patties

  • 1 yellow onion$0.21
  • One medium-sized potato$0.34
  • 250 g of raw, red lentils$2.48
  • 1 clove of garlic$0.09
  • 1 egg$0.40
  • breadcrumbs, depending on consistency$0.18
  • white salt and pepper$0.03
  • 1 tablespoon of oil for cooking$0.06

Total$3.79

that's $0.95 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion
  • One medium-sized potato
  • 250 g of raw, red lentils
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 egg
  • breadcrumbs, depending on consistency
  • 1 teaspoon of sambal oelek
  • white salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of oil for cooking

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