
Grilled Lentils with Potato
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 236.59 mlbrown lentils(dried)
- 3 mediumpotatoes(waxy variety, diced small)
- 1 mediumred onion(finely minced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 5 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 473.18 mlvegetable broth
- 118¼ mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 1eggs
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 177.44 mlplain yogurt
- 2 tablespoonsfresh mint(chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse lentils and combine with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until lentils are tender but still hold their shape. Drain well and set aside.
Tip: Don't overcook the lentils or they'll turn mushy when grilled.
- 2
In a separate pot, boil the diced potatoes in salted water for 8-10 minutes until just tender. Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Tip: Waxy potatoes hold together better than starchy varieties when cooked and cooled.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the red onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add the thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, potatoes, sautéed onion mixture, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until the mixture holds together. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: The mixture should be moist but not wet—if it seems too loose, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
- 5
Shape the lentil mixture into 8 patties, each about 3 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Tip: Slightly wet hands help prevent sticking while forming patties.
- 6
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil onto both sides of each patty.
- 7
Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms and patties are heated through. Transfer to a serving platter.
Tip: Don't move the patties too early or they won't develop a proper crust; give them 3-4 minutes undisturbed on each side.
- 8
While grilling, prepare the sauce by whisking together yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Tip: Make the sauce ahead and chill for better flavor development.
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