Mercimek Koftesi [0000044]

Ingredients:

1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup fine gluten-free bulgur
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for serving

Steps:

Cook red lentils in 2 cups of water until soft and mushy. Drain any excess water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, gluten-free bulgur, finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground red pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the bulgur absorb the flavors.
Wet your hands and shape the mixture into small oval or round koftes.