Red lentil köfte (mercimek köftesi) in lettuce leaves
A snack for one: 240 kcal with 10 g of protein, 37 g of carbs and 7 g of fat, ready in 40 min.
- 40 min
- Snack · 1 serving
- Turkish
- 240 kcal
Nutrition per serving
240 kcalEnergy: 16% protein, 59% carbs, 25% fat
- 10 gProtein
- 37 gCarbs
- 7 gFat
Fiber 7 gSugar 3 gSodium 430 mg
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Contains: Gluten
Ingredients
For one serving.
- Red lentils, dry2 tbsp
- Fine bulgur, dry2 tbsp
- Onion20 g
- Olive oil1 tsp
- Pepper paste1½ tsp
- Ground cumin¼ tsp
- Spring onion1 (10 g)
- Parsley5 g
- Lettuce40 g
- Lemon1 tsp
Method
- Simmer the lentils in 150 ml water for 15 minutes until soft and nearly dry, then take off the heat, stir in the bulgur, cover and leave for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile soften the chopped onion in the olive oil for 4 minutes and stir in the pepper paste and cumin.
- Knead the lentil mix with the onion, chopped spring onion, parsley and a pinch of salt for 2 minutes, then squeeze into small ovals.
- Serve in lettuce leaves with a squeeze of lemon.
Make ahead
Mercimek köftesi keeps 3 days in the fridge; make it the evening before.
Keeps well, so it works as tomorrow's lunch.
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