Vospov Kofte

Name: Vospov Kofte
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1¼ tsp salt, divided; 1 cup fine grind bulgur; 4 tbsp butter; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1 tsp ground aleppo pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp pepper; ¼ tsp ground allspice; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; ¾ cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 scallions, sliced thin; ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp ground sumac; ½ tsp ground aleppo pepper; ¼ tsp salt

5 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:13:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories568.9 kcal (28%)

Total Fat30.3 g (43%)

Carbs62 g (24%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein17.3 g (35%)

Sodium902.9 mg (45%)

Fiber11 g (39%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Kofte

Step 1

Bring water, lentils, oil, and 1 tsp salt to boil in lg. saucepan over high heat. Adjust heat to gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are fully broken down, 20-25 min. Place bulgur in lg. bowl.

Step 2

Pour lentil mixture over bulgur, stir until uniform, and set aside. Wipe out saucepan with paper towel. Melt butter in saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion, Aleppo pepper, cumin, pepper, allspice, and remaining ¼ tsp salt. Cook stirring frequently, until onion is softened and just beginning to brown, 8-10 min. Add parsley and onion mixture to lentil mixture and stir until uniform. Transfer to bowl and let cool completely, 30-45 min. Refrigerate until stiffened enough to mold, about 30 min.

Step 3

Using ¼ cup measure, portion mixture and form into 16 3" logs. Arrange around the perimeter of a platter.