Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Bases
- Steam the cubed orange sweet potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes until fork-tender. Transfer to a bowl and let vent for 5 minutes, then coarsely mash them leaving visible bits.
- Simmer the rinsed red lentils in 2 cups of water for 10 to 12 minutes until soft. Drain thoroughly using a fine-mesh sieve and let air-dry for 5 minutes.
Mix and Cook Patties
- Fold the soft red lentils, sweet potatoes, arrowroot powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and fine sea salt together until a coarse mixture forms. Let rest for 10 minutes, then shape into six thick, round patties.
- Heat avocado oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crispy crust and charred edges form.
Blend Sauce and Assemble
- Blend the ripe avocados, fresh cilantro leaves, lime juice, water, and sea salt in a high-speed blender until a thick, vibrant green sauce forms.
- Stack the seared patties on a ceramic plate. Dollop generously with the thick avocado cilantro sauce, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, toasted black sesame seeds, and sea salt flakes.
Notes
Tip 1: Make sure to air-dry both your cooked lentils and steamed sweet potatoes to eliminate excess moisture for the ultimate crispy crust.
Tip 2: Do not crowd the cast-iron skillet during searing, as overcrowding causes the patties to steam rather than crisp.
Tip 2: Do not crowd the cast-iron skillet during searing, as overcrowding causes the patties to steam rather than crisp.
