Turkey
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Lentil Kofta

Tender red lentil and bulgur patties with tomato paste, parsley, lemon, and spice.

Prep20 minutes
Cook25 minutes
LevelEasy
Serves6
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Lentil Kofta

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Instructions

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  1. 1

    Cook red lentils until soft.

  2. 2

    Stir in bulgur and let it steam.

  3. 3

    Cook onion with tomato paste and spices.

  4. 4

    Mix, shape into patties, and serve with lemon.

Cook notes

Tips

Let the mixture cool before shaping.

Wet hands make shaping easier.

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