Pulses and grains

Red lentil patties (mercimek köftesi)

With red lentils, fine bulgur and plenty of herbs; served in lettuce leaves with lemon.

  • Prep25 min
  • Cook15 min
  • Servings6
  • Plate proportions:40% Vegetables · 30% Protein · 30% Grains
Red lentil patties (mercimek köftesi)

Method

  1. Rinse the lentils and cook with 3 cups of water until they fall apart.

  2. Take off the heat, add the bulgur, cover and leave to steam for 15 minutes.

  3. Finely chop the onion and fry in olive oil until soft, add the pastes and stir for another minute.

  4. Add the onion, spices and salt to the lentil mixture and knead well by hand.

  5. When it has cooled, fold in the chopped spring onion and parsley.

  6. With wet hands, take walnut-sized pieces and squeeze them in your palm; serve in lettuce leaves with lemon.

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