Description
A delicious and hearty vegan Veggie Patties Sandwich featuring high-protein lentil patties flavored with fresh herbs and spices, pan-fried to crispy perfection and served with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-based sauce in soft bread rolls.
Ingredients
Scale
Veggie Patties
- 2 cups dry green or brown lentils
- 1 large potato (peeled)
- 1 onion (peeled)
- 2 whole carrots (peeled)
- Water to cover
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plus 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 Assembly
- 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: Add the lentils to a large pot. Place the whole peeled potato, onion, and carrots on top. Cover with water and lightly season with salt. Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are soft, about 25–30 minutes.
- Mash everything: Drain any excess water. Using a masher or fork, mash the lentils, carrots, onion, and potato together in the pot until mostly smooth but leaving a little texture.
- Make the mixture: Transfer the mashed mixture to a bowl. Add breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, paprika, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Mix well until the mixture holds together; add more breadcrumbs if needed to achieve firm consistency.
- Shape patties: Using your hands, form oval or square patties by pressing the mixture firmly so they hold their shape.
- Fry the patties: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties on both sides until they develop a golden brown and crispy crust, about 3–5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble sandwiches: Slice the Turkish bread rolls or pita. Spread a layer of yogurt-based sauce such as tzatziki inside. Add tomato slices, the onion-parsley and sumac mix, 3-4 lentil patties, grilled green peppers if using, and pickles if desired. Press lightly and serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and high in plant-based protein thanks to the lentils.
- You can adjust the spices and chili flakes according to your taste preference.
- Ensure the mixture is firm enough to form patties; add more breadcrumbs if necessary.
- Shallow frying creates a crispy exterior while keeping the patties moist inside.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: veggie patties sandwich, vegan sandwich, lentil patties, high protein vegan, vegetarian sandwich, Mediterranean sandwich
