Red Lentil Patties with Guacamole – SIMPLi

iNGREDIENTS

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Lentils

SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Vegetable stock or water

Salt

Red onion

Large garlic cloves

Chili pepper

Whole wheat flour, oat flour or chickpea flour

Nutritional yeast

Cumin

Sweet paprika powder

Salt & black pepper

Fresh parsley

Guacamole or dip of choice (for serving)

1 cup

1 teaspoon (plus more for drying patties)

3 cups (for cooking lentils)

½ teaspoon (to season after cooking)

1, finely chopped

2, chopped

½ cup (60 g)

2 tablespoons

2 teaspoons

to taste

for garnish

iNSTRUCTIONS

Prep

1. Rinse the SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified Red Lentils® thoroughly under cold water.
2. Combine lentils with 3 cups water or vegetable stock in a medium saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape.
4. Drain any excess liquid, stir in ½ teaspoon salt, and set aside to cool.

Instructions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, chili pepper, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, flour, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 1–2 hours (or overnight) to firm up. If the mixture is too wet after chilling, add a bit more flour.
4. With slightly damp hands, form the mixture into about 12 flat patties.
5. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Avoid flipping too early to prevent breaking.
6. Garnish patties with chopped parsley and serve warm with guacamole or your favorite dip.

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these Red Lentil Patties are everything you want in a plant-powered bite. Dunk them into creamy guacamole and you’ve got a dish that feels indulgent yet leaves you feeling light and energized.

At the heart of this recipe are SIMPLi Regenerative Organic Certified® Red Lentils, naturally packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients that support everyday wellness. Blended with aromatic spices and simple, wholesome ingredients, they transform into patties that are as nourishing as they are satisfying.