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Turkish Lentil Patties (vegan, gluten-free)

Yields20 Servings

A gluten-free and vegan spin on traditional Turkish lentil patties, also called Mercimek Koftesi.

Vegan Turkish Lentil Patties on a bed of lettuce with Lemon on top

 1 cup Red Lentilsdry
 ½ cup White Quinoadry
 2 ¼ cups Hot Water
 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
 1 tsp Saltadjust to tase
 ½ Bunch Parsleyfinely chopped
 2 Scallionsfinely chopped
 ¼ tsp Turmericoptional
 ¼ tsp Cuminoptional
 ¼ tsp Black Pepperoptional
 1 Onionany variety
 1 tsp Grapeseed Oilor any other oil
 1 Lettuce
1

Pour the hot water into a medium sized pot and add the lentils. Bring to a boil, and when boiling, add the quinoa. Close the lid, turn the heat down to low, and let it simmer until everything is thoroughly cooked. Let cool for a few minutes.

2

In another pan, sautee the chopped onion. Add tomato paste and stir.

3

Add the sautéed onions to the cooked lentil and quinoa mixture. Add in the spices, scallions, parsley and mix. Feel free to taste the mixture and adjus the spices and salt to your liking.

4

Form into patties, either like in the photos or into circles. Traditionally these are served on a bed of lettuce and are best enjoyed cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2

Servings 0