Red Lentil Balls Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Red Lentils; 1/2 cups Bulgur; 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1- 1/2 cup Onion, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1/2 cups Parsley, Minced; 1/4 cups Green Onions, Finely Sliced; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Salt, Divided
2 cups Water
1 cup Red Lentils
1/2 cups Bulgur
1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1- 1/2 cup Onion, Diced
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Cumin
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1/2 cups Parsley, Minced
1/4 cups Green Onions, Finely Sliced
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper

1
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the water and bring to a boil.
2
Add lentils, lower heat to a simmer and cook until soft.
3
Once the lentils are cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the bulgur.
4
Cover and set aside for at least 1520 minutes.
5
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
6
Add onion, garlic, coriander, and cumin.
7
Cook on medium-low heat until onions are soft.
8
Add tomato paste to the onion mixture and mix well.
9
Stir onion mixture into the lentil mixture.
10
Add parsley, green onions, and pepper.
11
Taste before adding the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
12
Allow mixture to chill before shaping into balls.
13
Serve chilled.

360

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Salt, Divided, 2 cups Water, 1 cup Red Lentils, 1/2 cups Bulgur, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Balls falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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