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Savory Lentil Bites with Zesty Lemon Tahini Sauce

Indulge in these scrumptious lentil bites that are packed with plant-based protein and bursting with delightful seasoning. Paired with a zesty lemon tahini sauce, this will surely become one of your favorite vegan snacks.
3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
87
CALORIES
$0.23
PER SERVING
Savory Lentil Bites with Zesty Lemon Tahini Sauce
Ingredients
LENTIL BITES
25 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
4 tbsp olive oil
for frying
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Cooked Red Lentils
2 cups cooked red lentils
White Onion
1 medium white onion
diced
Tomato Paste
1 tbsp tomato paste
Chickpea Flour
1/2 tbsp chickpea flour
Ground Coriander
1 tsp ground coriander
Dried Basil
1 tbsp dried basil
Dried Oregano
1 tbsp dried oregano
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp sea salt
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
LEMON TAHINI SAUCE
Garlic
1 clove garlic
minced
Lemon Zest
1 tsp lemon zest
Tahini
1/3 cup tahini
Lemon Juice
4 tbsp lemon juice
Sea Salt
1/4 tsp sea salt
Water
2 tbsp water
Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp fresh parsley
minced
Directions
LENTIL BITES
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a food processor, combine cooked red lentils, white onion, garlic, tomato paste, chickpea flour, ground coriander, dried basil, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Process until smooth, but still retaining some texture.
2
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Form the lentil mixture into 1-2 tablespoon-sized patties, flattening them slightly.
3
Fry the patties in the pan for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer the cooked patties to a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
LEMON TAHINI SAUCE
4
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and water until smooth. Stir in minced parsley and lemon zest.
5
Serve the lentil bites with zesty lemon tahini sauce on the side, and enjoy as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Health Info
Macros
9g
CARBS
4g
FAT
3g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN