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.
Provided by aycan
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Beans and Peas
Time 45m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water and red lentils 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 372.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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