Turkish Red Lentil Köfte Recipe

Name: Turkish Red Lentil Köfte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb dried red lentils; 1/4 lb bulgur wheat; 8 tbsp olive oil; 1 None large onion, peeled and finely diced; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp biber salcasi (Turkish pepper paste), or similar red pepper paste; 1-2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 head lettuce, separated into leaves; 1 bunch spring onions, sliced; 1 None lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 lb dried red lentils
1/4 lb bulgur wheat
8 tbsp olive oil
1 None large onion, peeled and finely diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp biber salcasi (Turkish pepper paste), or similar red pepper paste
1-2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 head lettuce, separated into leaves
1 bunch spring onions, sliced
1 None lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

1
Bring lentils and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil, cover then simmer until soft (about 20 mins). Remove from heat, add bulgur wheat, cover and set aside to steep for about 15 mins.
2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan and saute onions until translucent. Add tomato paste, Turkish pepper paste, cumin and paprika and cook for 2 mins, stirring. Add lentils and bulgur wheat, cover and set aside to cool. The mixture should be quite thick.
3
When lentils are cool, adjust seasoning and add lemon juice. Knead with your hands, adding a little water if it seems too dry. Divide and shape into 30 balls. Make a deep well in the middle of each ball. To serve, arrange lettuce on serving plates then top with kofte. Sprinkle with remaining olive oil and spring onions. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

490

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb dried red lentils, 1/4 lb bulgur wheat, 8 tbsp olive oil, 1 None large onion, peeled and finely diced, and more.

Yes, Turkish Red Lentil Köfte 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.

Turkish Red Lentil Köfte

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