Halal Turkish Lentil and Bulgur Köfte - Healthy

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/2 cup fine bulgur
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or paprika
• 1/4 cup olive oil, fresh parsley and green onions, salt
• Lettuce or cabbage leaves for serving

1. 1Cook lentils in 3 cups water until soft and water mostly absorbed. Add bulgur, cover and rest 10-15 min.
2. 2Sauté onion in olive oil until golden. Add tomato paste and spices; cook 2 min.
3. 3Mix into lentil-bulgur mixture with plenty of chopped herbs.
4. 4Shape into small oval köfte. Serve on lettuce with fresh vegetables and yogurt if desired.

Nutrition values are estimates.