Red Lentil Patties with a Garlic-Herb Tahini Sauce (vegan, gluten-free)

Name: Red Lentil Patties with a Garlic-Herb Tahini Sauce (vegan, gluten-free)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4-5 large carrots, sliced; 1 cup (200g) split red lentils, thoroughly rinsed; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 1 cup (90g) gluten-free rolled oats*, divided; 2 cloves garlic, crushed**; 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch of salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup (15g) chopped fresh chives; ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup (70g) tahini; 2 ½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 Tablespoons water, or more if needed; ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro; ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley; 1 pinch of salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Easy and delicious red lentil patties served with a garlic-herb tahini sauce. Both vegan and gluten-free, these veggie patties are bursting with savory flavors, hearty texture, and oodles of plant-based protein. They are perfect to eat on their own as lentil cakes, wrapped in pita bread or in burger buns to create scrumptious vegan lentil burgers.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:44:52 GMT