Of which 2.2 g sugars and 3.3 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Iron (lentils) · Fiber (lentils) · Plant protein (lentils)
Allergens gluten
Coconut turmeric lentil patties
Plant protein in patty form, crispy outside and creamy inside.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) cooked red lentils
- 50 ml (3½ tbsp) coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric (3 g)
- 1 tsp ground cumin (2 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- 3 tbsp oat flour (30 g / 1 oz)
- fresh cilantro — to serve
- plant-based yogurt, to serve — optional
Method
- Mash the cooked lentils with a fork into a coarse paste.
- Add the coconut milk, turmeric, cumin, garlic and oat flour.
The full method (6 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Air Fryer”. The English edition is coming soon.
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