These red lentil koftes (mercimek köftesi) are a delicious, healthy dish that doesn't require frying. Made with red lentils, bulgur wheat, and a variety of herbs and spices, they can be enjoyed shortly after shaping.
1: Rinse and cook the red lentils until tender.
2: In a bowl, mix the cooked lentils with bulgar wheat, chopped onion, minced garlic, red pepper paste or tomato paste, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
3: Shape the mixture into koftes.
4: Drizzle with olive oil and serve with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
