RedLentilPatty the Maggen

Red lentil patties are simple to whip up, amazingly versatile, and almost foolproof. They’re versatile for serving on top of a salad, as an appetizer with a nice avocado mayo, or on a bun as a tasty red lentil burger.


🧅 1 to 2 Tablespoons of neutral oil (avocado, grape seed, canola)
🧅 ½ cup of uncooked amaranth
🧅 ½ cup of uncooked red lentils
🧅 2 cups of water
🧅 1 medium russet potato grated
🧅 1 small onion chopped
🧅 2 garlic cloves chopped
🧅 ½ cup of parsley chopped
🧅 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional)
🧅 1 Tablespoon of mustard
🧅 2 Tablespoons of ketchup
🧅 ½ teaspoon of cumin
🧅 1 teaspoon of paprika
🧅 1 teaspoon of sea salt
🧅 ½ teaspoon of black pepper
🧅 2 Tablespoons of cornmeal
🧅 2 Tablespoons of all-purpose flour

🥔 Measuring spoons
🥔 Measuring Cups
🥔 My favorite knives
🥔 Baking sheet


🧄 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of neutral high heat oil (avocado, organic canola, grape seed) on a baking sheet and spread evenly.

🧄 2. In a medium pot, add amaranth, lentils, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce to a simmer. Let cook undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and amaranth and lentils are cooked. It will be porridgey, let it cool.

🧄 3. While amaranth is cooking, grate the potato into a large mixing bowl. With your hands squeeze the shredded potato over the sink to release excess water. Return to bowl and add chopped onion, garlic, and parsley. Add cooked amaranth/lentil mixture and mix well with your hands. Add mustard, ketchup, spices, cornmeal, and flour. Mix well.

🧄 4. Form into small patties, then place them on the baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.


🧅 Don’t skip the oil on the pan! It’s what gives the lentil patties a crispy exterior.

🧅 Be sure to squeeze the potatoes (or zucchini if you add some). Any excess water can make the lentil patties soggy or overly mushy.

🧅 Extend the cooking time if you decide to make larger or thicker patties.