Burcu YıldırımCommis de Cuisine
08 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

These soft vegetarian patties are made with red lentils and fine bulgur, making them easy for children who do not enjoy meat to eat. Serve them cold; this practical recipe works for any meal, from breakfast to dinner.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the lentils

15 min

Rinse the lentils and simmer them over low heat with two 200 ml measures of water until the water is absorbed and the lentils begin to break down.

2

Add the bulgur

15 min

Sprinkle the bulgur over the hot lentils, cover, and let it rest for 15 minutes so the bulgur softens in the steam.

3

Sauté the onion

5 min

Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until softened and lightly golden. Add the tomato paste, stir for 1 more minute, then remove from the heat.

4

Mix and shape the patties

10 min

Add the onion mixture to the lentil and bulgur mixture. Knead thoroughly with the seasonings and parsley, then shape small patties in your hands.

Reminder

Sprinkle the bulgur over the hot cooked lentils, cover, and let it rest; stirring too soon can leave the grains firm. Contains wheat (gluten) from the bulgur. The patties can be refrigerated for two days; serve with a lemon wedge. Check packaged ingredients for other allergens.

#Lentil köfte #Vegetarian #Child-friendly dishes #Easy everyday cooking
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