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High Protein Turkish Red Lentil Köfte Recipe — a healthy halal vegetarian recipe with 280 calories and 15g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- ½ cup fine bulgur (or quinoa for gluten-free)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp each: cumin, paprika, chili flakes
- Fresh parsley and green onions, chopped generously
- Lettuce leaves or pita for serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1Cook lentils in 3 cups water until soft and water absorbed (~15-20 min). Add bulgur, cover, and let sit 10 min.
- 2Sauté onion in oil with tomato paste and spices. Mix into lentil-bulgur. Add herbs.
- 3Shape into oval patties. Serve cold or lightly pan-warmed with salad and lemon.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 kcal | 15g | 45g | 6g | 8g |
Nutrition values are estimates.
Halal Note: Ensure all ingredients used are halal-certified. Always verify product labels before purchasing.