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bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while rice is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Balsamic adds sweetness, while apple cider vinegar is cost-effective.

red pepper paste

🥗Healthier: fresh bell pepper puree

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Fresh puree offers a healthier option, while tomato sauce is less expensive.

Wash 1 cup of red lentils under cold water until clean.

In a pot, add the washed lentils and 3 cups of water, along with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Bring the pot to a boil with the lid on, then reduce to low heat and simmer until soft.

While the lentils are cooking, heat a skillet and add about 1/2 tea glass of olive oil.

Add 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic to the oil and sauté briefly.

Add 1 medium finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.

Stir in 1.5 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1.5 tablespoons of red pepper paste, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and black pepper to taste, then mix well.

Check the lentils; they should be soft and have absorbed most of the water.

Add 1 cup of fine bulgur to the pot with the lentils and stir well.

Cover the pot and let it sit for 30 minutes off the heat to allow the bulgur to absorb the remaining moisture.

After 30 minutes, uncover the pot and fluff the mixture with a spoon, mashing the lentils slightly.

Add the cooled sautéed mixture to the lentil and bulgur mixture.

Add 5 finely chopped green onions, a handful of chopped parsley, and a pinch of fresh mint.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses over the mixture.

Mix everything together with your hands until well combined, ensuring the mixture is not too hot to touch.

Shape the mixture into small patties or balls, moistening your hands if necessary to prevent sticking.

Serve the lentil patties on a bed of lettuce leaves with lemon slices on the side.

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