Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties

These gorgeous little patties make wonderful party snacks or great ordoeuvre on a Mediterranean meze platter. Not only so light and tasty but also something for everyone as they are suitable for vegans and off course vegetarians! 

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Dry Red Lentils 

2 Cups of Fine Bulgur Wheat

1 Large Onion, Finely Chopped

3-4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon of Tomato Paste

1 Tablespoon of Red Pepper Paste (Or Hot Pepper Sauce)

Handful of Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped

Handful of Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped

6-7 Spring Onions, Finely Chopped

1 Teaspoon of Cumin Powder

Salt & Pepper

1)Start with soaking the bulgur with in boiling water. Place the bulgur  in a medium saucepan and pour in enough boiling water to cover it very slightly. Cover with lid and let it rest while you are preparing the other ingredients.

2) Wash and place the red lentils in  another saucepan with 1lt water. Stirring frequently and removing the foam on the top with a wooden spoon, cook on a medium heat for about 20 minutes. Until the lentils look quite mushy and absorb most of the water. Remove from heat.

3) Mix the hot lentils with the bulgur and cover with the lid, let it rest until the mixture is cool enough to touch with hands.

4)Meanwhile heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil  and saute 1 finely chopped onion on medium heat. Stir in the tomato and pepper paste. Quickly mix it in the lentil & bulgur mixture.

5) Add the finely chopped herbs, spring onions, cumin powder, salt & pepper to the lentil and  bulgur mixture. Knead with your hands to blend it all together.

5) Take walnut size pieces and shape them into bite size patties.

6) Serve chilled on bed of lettuce and rockets with some lemon wedges.