Lentil and tofu patties with cucumber salad
Lentil and tofu patties with cucumber salad is ready in 35 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 625 kcal and 41 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $2.88. Prices from Walmart and REWE, 2026.

- Total time
- 35 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 625 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $2.88
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Brown lentils (dry)80 g
- Firm tofu240 g
- Rolled oats50 g
- Onion80 g
- Mustard16 g
- Fresh parsley10 g
- Dried marjoram2 g
- Breadcrumbs30 g
- Olive oil16 g
- Cucumber400 g
- Soy yogurt100 g
- Fresh dill8 g
- White wine vinegar16 g
Method
Boil the lentils in plenty of water for 18 minutes until soft, then drain very well.
Mash the lentils and the crumbled tofu with a fork, then mix in the oats, the finely chopped onion, the mustard, chopped parsley, marjoram, a good pinch of salt and pepper and the breadcrumbs. Rest 5 minutes and shape into 3 patties.
Slice the cucumber thinly and toss with the soy yogurt, vinegar, chopped dill and a pinch of salt.
Fry the patties in the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Serve with the cucumber salad.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 625 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 13 g |
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