Lentil Patties

Name: Lentil Patties
Yield: Makes 4 Large Patties
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or soy sauce; 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon pink or sea salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; 1 Basic Short Crust Pastry, chilled; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric mixed with 1 tablespoon water, for brushing the pastry; 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper; ¼ teaspoon minced Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, optional; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup (100 g) dried brown lentils; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; ½ onion, finely chopped

Preparation info

Makes
4
Large Patties

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Caribbean Vegan

By Taymer Mason

Published 2021

About

Patties are a street food found all over the Caribbean. These stuffed pastries, usually made with meat or a mixture of vegetables, are seen as a portable high-protein meal. Lentil patties make an excellent packed lunch for vegans. You can also make them smaller and serve them as appetizers.

Ingredients

Filling

1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
½ cup (100

Americas
Guyana
Trinidad & Tobago
Lunch
Starter
Vegan
Street Food
Caribbean

Method

To make the filling, pour the boiling water over the lentils and let them soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, optional Scotch bonnet, lentils, cumin, white pepper, and curry powder. Sauté for about 4 minutes, until the onions are tender. Stir in