Name: Lentil Patties recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 1/2 cup fine bulgur; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 bunch of parsley, chopped; 2-3 tbs oil; 1 bunch of spring onions, finely chopped; 2 tbs tomato paste; 3 cups water; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp chilli flakes; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika; Salt, to taste; Lettuce or arugula leaves, for serving; Lemon wedges

A filling and satisfying quick dish for vegans or vegetarians. It can be served on a mezze platter, too.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 1/2 cup fine bulgur
1 onion, finely diced
1 bunch of parsley, chopped
2-3 tbs oil
1 bunch of spring onions, finely chopped
2 tbs tomato paste
3 cups water
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt, to taste
Lettuce or arugula leaves, for serving
Lemon wedges

Method

Step 1

Wash the lentils and place them in a medium pot with 3 cups of water. Boil until soft (20-25 minutes). The mixture should be a mushy texture with some liquid remaining. Add the bulgur to the lentil mix and set aside for half an hour, leaving the lid on for half an hour.
Step 2

Heat oil in a separate pan. Fry finely diced onion until caramelised. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 3

Once the lentil mixture is cool enough to handle, add the onion paste and knead together. Add the cumin, chilli flakes, black pepper, paprika and salt. Finally, add the parsley and spring onion and mix well. Cool to room temperature.
Step 4

Once the lentil mixture is cool enough to handle, add the onion paste and knead together. Add the cumin, chilli flakes, black pepper, paprika and salt. Finally, add the parsley and spring onion and mix well. Cool to room temperature.