Red Lentil Meatballs

Red Lentil Meatballs

A vegan-friendly Turkish snack made with CEREN Red Lentils, fine bulgur, and spices. Served cold with lettuce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup CEREN Red Lentils, rinsed
  • ½ cup CEREN Çiğ Köftelik Bulgur
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped
  • 3–4 green onions, chopped
  • Lettuce leaves (to serve)

Instructions

Cook lentils: In a pot, combine red lentils and 3 cups water. Simmer for 20 minutes until soft and mushy.

Add bulgur: Remove from heat, stir in CEREN Çiğ Köftelik Bulgur, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare the onion base: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté onion until golden, then stir in CEREN Tomato Paste. Add cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

Mix the dough: Combine onion mixture with the lentil-bulgur mixture. Knead well until cohesive. Add parsley and green onions.

Shape: With damp hands, shape into oblong patties.

Serve: Arrange on lettuce leaves and serve cold with lemon wedges.