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Lentil Meatballs

Cultural Context

Lentil meatballs, known as Mercimek Köftesi, are a traditional Turkish dish often enjoyed as a healthy appetizer or snack. Made primarily from lentils and bulgur, they offer a nutritious alternative to meatballs and are commonly served at gatherings and celebrations. In Turkey, they are often accompanied by fresh vegetables and drizzled with pomegranate molasses for added flavor. This dish has gained popularity beyond Turkey, embraced for its plant-based ingredients and versatility in various cuisines.

TurkishTRmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups of cooked red lentils
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 tablespoon of yellow mustard
1 tablespoon and a half of vegan mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
fresh parsley
1 red onion finely chopped
4 minced garlic cloves
orange bell peppers
red bell peppers
4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
green bell peppers
1 cup of tomato sauce
1 cup of water
1 teaspoon of Dominican oregano powder
pinch of salt
a pinch of ground pepper

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

1

Combine cooked red lentils with bread crumbs, yellow mustard, vegan mayonnaise, pepper, salt, turmeric powder, fresh parsley, red onion, and minced garlic cloves in a bowl.

2

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

3

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

4

For the escabeche sauce, sauté minced garlic, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, and red onion in a pan.

5

Add tomato sauce, water, Dominican oregano powder, salt, and ground pepper to the pan and stir well.

6

Simmer the sauce for a few minutes to combine the flavors.

7

Serve the lentil meatballs with the escabeche sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

bowlpan

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Mercimek Köftesi

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