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Mercimek köftesi

Turkish vegan red lentil and bulgur patties with scallions and parsley, eaten in lettuce with lemon.

Time
45min
Steps
5
Mercimek köftesi, photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Simmer lentils until soft; stir in bulgur off heat and cover 15 minutes.

    2. 2

      Fry onion in oil with pastes.

    3. 3

      Knead into the lentils with spices and salt; cool.

    4. 4

      Mix in scallions and parsley.

    5. 5

      Shape into fingers by squeezing in your fist; serve in lettuce with lemon.

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