Lentil Balls

This is a delicious appetizer known and loved by all in Turkey. It’s also one of my American husband’s favorites. It is nutritious too! You can serve them in lettuce leaves.

Step: 1

Combine water and

Step: 2

in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in bulgur and remove saucepan from heat. Cover and let stand until bulgur absorbs the residual moisture, about 5 minutes.

Step: 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spring onions until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step: 4

Combine red lentil mixture and onion mixture in a large bowl. Add parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt; knead by hand until evenly distributed.

Step: 5

Shape mixture into small logs or round balls and arrange on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent the tops from drying out before serving.

Per Serving: 208 calories; protein 9.6g; carbohydrates 29.2g; fat 6.8g; sodium 372.4mg.

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