Mercimek Köftesi (Turkish Lentil Bulgur Patties) by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

45 min

6 servings

🫘

180 g

Red lentils

🌾

100 g

Fine bulgur

🍎

1

Red

🫑

60 g

Red pepper paste

🍅

60 g

Tomato paste

🧅

4

Scallions

🌿

1 bunch

Parsley

🌶️

Chili powder

🫙

2 tsp

Ground cumin

🍋

2

Lemon

🥕

Lettuce leaves

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🧂

Salt

💧

450 ml

Water

🫙

Sumac

  1. Wash
    • Red lentils
    • Water

    Wash the red lentils, then cook them in 450ml of boiling salted water for 15 minutes.

  2. Rest
    • Fine bulgur

    Turn off the heat, add the bulgur, and leave covered to rest for an additional 10 minutes.

  3. Wash
    • Scallions
    • Red or yellow onion
    • Parsley

    Meanwhile, wash and chop the vegetables.

  4. Add
    • Scallions
    • Red or yellow onion
    • Parsley

    Once the lentil-bulgur mixture is drier and cooked, add all the other ingredients: the scallions and onion, parsley, red pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil and spices.

  5. Step
    • Salt

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

  6. Roll

    Wet your hands, take a small amount of the mixture (about a small tablespoon), and roll it into a log before pressing it in the palm of your hand.

  7. Serve
    • Lettuce leaves
    • Lemon
    • Chili powder

    Serve the mercimek köftesi in lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lemon juice and, if you like, a dusting of chili or sumac.

Mercimek Köftesi (Turkish Lentil Bulgur Patties) by @le.renard.et.les.raisins

45 min

6 servings

🫘

180 g

Red lentils

🌾

100 g

Fine bulgur

🍎

1

Red

🫑

60 g

Red pepper paste

🍅

60 g

Tomato paste

🧅

4

Scallions

🌿

1 bunch

Parsley

🌶️

Chili powder

🫙

2 tsp

Ground cumin

🍋

2

Lemon

🥕

Lettuce leaves

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🧂

Salt

💧

450 ml

Water

🫙

Sumac

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Wash the red lentils, then cook them in 450ml of boiling salted water for 15 minutes.

    🫘Red lentils
    💧Water
    🍲Pot

  2. Step 2/7

    Turn off the heat, add the bulgur, and leave covered to rest for an additional 10 minutes.

    🌾Fine bulgur
    🍲Pot
    ✨Lid

  3. Step 3/7

    Meanwhile, wash and chop the vegetables.

    🧅Scallions
    🧅Red or yellow onion
    🌿Parsley
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  4. Step 4/7

    Once the lentil-bulgur mixture is drier and cooked, add all the other ingredients: the scallions and onion, parsley, red pepper paste, tomato paste, lemon juice, olive oil and spices.

    🧅Scallions
    🧅Red or yellow onion
    🌿Parsley
    🫑Red pepper paste
    🍅Tomato paste
    🍋Lemon
    🫒Olive oil
    🌶️Chili powder
    🫙Ground cumin
    🧂Salt
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/7

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

    🧂Salt
    🥄Spoon

  6. Step 6/7

    Wet your hands, take a small amount of the mixture (about a small tablespoon), and roll it into a log before pressing it in the palm of your hand.

  7. Step 7/7

    Serve the mercimek köftesi in lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lemon juice and, if you like, a dusting of chili or sumac.

    🥕Lettuce leaves
    🍋Lemon
    🌶️Chili powder
    🫙Sumac

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Legumes, Grains, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Fruits, Oils, Liquids

Ingredients

Red lentils, Fine bulgur, Red, Red pepper paste, Tomato paste, Scallions, Parsley, Chili powder, Ground cumin, Lemon, Lettuce leaves, Olive oil, Salt, Water, Sumac

Notes

Red lentils (dry weight), Fine bulgur (special köfte grade), Red (or yellow onion), Parsley (or mint), Chili powder (a little, to taste), Lettuce leaves (for serving), Water (boiling, salted, for cooking the lentils), Sumac (optional, for serving)

Allergens

Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Halal, Sugar-Free

Calories

220 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 9g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fat: 5g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.8mg, Potassium: 420mg, Magnesium: 45mg, Sodium: 380mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin A: 400IU, Folate: 90µg, Vitamin K: 35µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Pot, Lid, Mixing bowl, Spoon

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Picnic, Summer Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@le.renard.et.les.raisins

Origin

Cuisine

Turkish

Geographic

Turkey, Marmara

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Dense, Slightly Chewy

Flavors

Tangy, Citrusy, Spiced, Herby, Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : 3 days (in an airtight container,consume raw lentil-bulgur mixture within this time since no cooking after mixing), freezer : 1 month (freeze shaped patties before adding lemon juice and fresh herbs for best texture, thaw in fridge before serving), room temperature : 2 hours (suitable for short picnic transport, keep away from direct heat)