Mercimek Köftesi

Per serving

Calories

200

Protein

8 g

Carbs

28 g

Fat

6 g

Fibre

5 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

• Iron34%
• Vitamin D0%
• B120%
• Zinc29%
• Magnesium29%
• Omega-38%
• Folate34%
• Calcium6%
• Potassium14%
• Vitamin C45%
• Riboflavin11%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

• 100 g Red lentils
• 50 g Bulgur
• 3 stalks Spring onions
• 30 g Fresh parsley
• 15 g Fresh mint
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the red lentils. Bring 300ml water to the boil in a pot, then add the lentils and bulgur.

2. 2

   Reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils are very soft and the water is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid and let cool slightly.

3. 3

   Finely chop the spring onions (white and light green parts), parsley, and mint. Set aside in a bowl.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the warm lentil-bulgur mixture with the herb mixture. Add the paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil, then knead together until well combined and pliable.

5. 5

   With wet hands, form the mixture into walnut-sized balls or oval patties and arrange on a platter.

6. 6

   Serve at room temperature with fresh lettuce, lemon wedges, and extra herbs on the side. These can be served immediately or chilled.