Dinner for 5

Red Lentil Patties

Name: Red Lentil Patties
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups red lentils; 2 cups water; 1 onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp gluten-free flour (optional); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup neutral oil; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 1/2 cup guacamole

Red lentils, vegetables, eggs, and spices form baked patties with crisp edges, finished with fresh dill and guacamole.

Typical price

$4.60for 4 servings

$1.15 per serving$4.60 for 4

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75 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings (the source says 20, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	18 oz	$1.93Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.09Typical price
Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.77Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.75

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups red lentils
2 cups water
1 onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper
2 eggs
3 tbsp gluten-free flour (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup neutral oil
2 tbsp fresh dill
1/2 cup guacamole

Steps

Simmer the lentils with 2 cups water in a covered saucepan for 20 minutes, adding water if needed until tender.
Cool the lentils for 10 minutes while heating 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chopped onion and red bell pepper in the skillet for 10 minutes until softened.
Mix the lentils, vegetables, eggs, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and dill, then shape 20 patties.
Heat the oven to 400 F, oil two baking sheets, and bake the patties for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
Rest the patties for 5 minutes, then top them with guacamole.

Swaps

Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

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