Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato and pepper paste
• Half a bunch parsley and spring onions
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt, cumin and red pepper flakes

Method

1. 1Boil the lentils in 2 cups of water until soft, then remove from the heat.
2. 2Stir the bulgur into the hot lentils, cover and let it rest and swell for 15 minutes.
3. 3Sauté the onion in olive oil until golden, stir in the paste and add it to the mixture.
4. 4Add salt, cumin, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and the chopped herbs, then knead well.
5. 5Shape the patties by pressing in your palm and serve with parsley and lemon.