Turkish Lentil Balls

READY IN: 45minsYIELD: 40 Lentil Balls

INGREDIENTS

  • 2cupsred lentils
  • 1cupBulgar wheat, fine
  • 12 cupolive oil
  • 2mediumonions, finely chopped
  • 1tablespoontomato paste
  • 2tablespoonsred pepper paste (Turkish)
  • 1teaspooncumin
  • 2teaspoonssalt
  • 12 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 12 cupscallion, finely chopped
  • 1cupfresh parsley, finely chopped
  • NUTRITION INFO

    Serving Size: 1 (207) g

    Servings Per Recipe:5

    Calories: 516

    Calories from Fat 212 g 41 %

    Total Fat 23.6 g 36 %

    Saturated Fat 3.3 g 16 %

    Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %

    Sodium 974 mg 40 %

    Total Carbohydrate58.7 g 19 %

    Dietary Fiber 11.6 g 46 %

    Sugars 2.6 g 10 %

    Protein 21.5 g 43 %

    DIRECTIONS

  • In a small saucepan, combine the lentils, and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the lentils are soft and have absorbed most of the water. Stir in the bulgur and remove from the heat. Cover and set aside until the bulgur is very soft.
  • In a small skillet over low heat, heat the olive oil and add the onion, sautéing until soft. Add the tomato and pepper pastes and mix. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • Add the onion mixture to the lentil mixture. Add cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Add the scallions and parsley, mixing more.
  • Form the lentil mixture into oval meatball-like balls. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
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