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Turkish Red Lentil Patties in Lettuce Wraps

40 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 pan$9.00380 cal ยท 17g protein

Ingredients

  • red lentils1 cup
  • fine bulgur wheatยพ cup
  • yellow onion1 count
  • tomato paste2 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • aleppo pepper or paprika1 tsp
  • green onions1 bunch
  • fresh parsley1 bunch
  • romaine lettuce1 head
  • lemons2 count
  • olive oil3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Simmer the lentils in 2 cups water about 15 minutes until thick and all the water is absorbed. Off heat, stir in the bulgur, cover, and let sit 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile cook the diced onion in the oil 6 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste, cumin, and Aleppo pepper for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Knead the onion mixture into the lentils with the chopped green onions and parsley, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1.5 tsp salt.

  4. 4

    Shape into small oval patties by squeezing in your palm.

  5. 5

    Serve in romaine leaves with lemon wedges. These are great cold for lunch the next day.

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