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Turkish Lentil Balls Recipe (Mercimek Köftesi)

Turkish Lentil Balls Recipe (Mercimek Köftesi)

Red Lentils, Fresh Herbs, Spices
Total Time45 minutes
Prep20 minutes
Cook25 minutes
Yield :4-6 Servings
Level :Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fine bulgur
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lettuce leaves, parsley sprigs, and lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

  1. Cook Lentils: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add red lentils and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain any excess water and let the lentils cool.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop onions, green onions, parsley, and mint leaves.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together cooked red lentils, chopped onions, green onions, parsley, mint leaves, bulgur, tomato paste, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Form Köftes: Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into small oval or round köftes (balls or patties). Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  5. Serve: Arrange the köftes on a serving platter. Garnish with lettuce leaves, parsley sprigs, and lemon wedges.
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