Mercimek Kofte (Vegan Lentil Meatballs)

Name: Mercimek Kofte (Vegan Lentil Meatballs)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: ½ cup red lentil ((100 grams)); 1 cup fine bulgur ((200 grams)); 2 cups water ((500 ml)); 2 onions ((finely chopped)); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp pepper paste; ½ TSP freshly ground black pepper; ½ TSP paprika; ½ TSP chilli flakes ((optional)); ½ TSP cumin; ½ TSP turmeric; 1 TSP salt; ½ cup parsley ((finely chopped)); 5 spring onions ((thinly sliced)); gem lettuce or roman lettuce ((to serve)); lemon slices or wedges ((to garnish))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Mercimek Kofte (Vegan Lentil Meatballs) is a healthy and flavourful Turkish dish made with fine bulgur, red lentils, onions, tomato & red pepper paste, and spices.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:26:36 GMT