Veggie Patties Sandwich (Vegan, High Protein) Recipe
This Vegan Veggie Patties Sandwich is a wholesome, high-protein meal featuring lentil and vegetable patties seasoned with paprika, cumin, and fresh parsley. The patties are shallow fried to a golden crisp and served in Turkish-style bread rolls with refreshing toppings like a yogurt-based sauce, tomato slices, and an onion-parsley-sumac mix. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner, this recipe combines hearty ingredients with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches (using 3-4 patties each) 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Pattie Ingredients
- 2 cups dry green or brown lentils
- 1 large potato, peeled
- 1 onion, peeled
- 2 whole carrots, peeled
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (add more if needed)
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1–2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes
- Oil for shallow frying
Sandwich Ingredients
- Turkish-style bread rolls or pita
- Yogurt-based sauce like tzatziki
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices mixed with parsley and sumac
- Grilled long green peppers (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the lentils and vegetables: In a large pot, add the dry lentils and place the whole peeled potato, onion, and carrots on top. Cover everything with water and season lightly with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer and cook until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 25–30 minutes.
- Mash the mixture: Drain any excess water remaining in the pot. Mash the lentils, carrots, onion, and potato together directly in the pot until mostly smooth but still retaining a little chunkiness for texture.
- Prepare the pattie mixture: Transfer the mash to a mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together well. If the mix is too wet, add more breadcrumbs a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Shape the patties: With clean hands, form the mixture into oval or square-shaped patties by pressing firmly to ensure they hold together during frying.
- Fry the patties: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and fry them on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the Turkish-style bread rolls or pita. Spread a generous amount of yogurt-based sauce like tzatziki on the bread. Layer with tomato slices, the onion-sumac-parsley mix, 3 to 4 lentil patties, grilled green peppers if using, and pickles if desired. Press the sandwich lightly and serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use green or brown lentils for the best texture; red lentils tend to be too soft.
- Adjust chili flakes based on your spice tolerance.
- Add breadcrumbs gradually to avoid dry patties.
- Serve immediately for crispier patties; they may soften if left too long.
- Grilled green peppers and pickles are optional but add great flavor and texture contrast.
- The sandwich is vegan if you use a plant-based yogurt sauce instead of dairy tzatziki.
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