Red Lentil Cakes With Pomegranate Salad Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Cakes With Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp grenadine syrup; 2/3 cup bulgur wheat; 3/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 None pomegranate, halved, seeds tapped out, reserving juice; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 None red onion, peeled, cut into thin rings

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red lentils
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp grenadine syrup
2/3 cup bulgur wheat
3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 None pomegranate, halved, seeds tapped out, reserving juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 None red onion, peeled, cut into thin rings

1
Bring lentils and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 mins. Drain well. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in same pan on medium heat. Add the spices and cook 2 mins. Stir in the lentils, grenadine and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 8-10 mins. Add the bulgur wheat and simmer 5 mins. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
2
Chop 1/2 cup of the cilantro leaves and add to the red lentil mixture with the tomato paste. Cover and refrigerate 30 mins.
3
For the pomegranate salad, whisk pomegranate juice, lemon juice, remaining 3 tbsp oil and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the red onions, pomegranate seeds and remaining cilantro leaves; toss to coat. Let stand for 10 mins.
4
Form the red lentil mixture into small 'cakes' and serve with the pomegranate salad.

192

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red lentils, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Cakes With Pomegranate Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Red Lentil Cakes With Pomegranate Salad

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