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Lentil And Bulgur Cakes

Lentil And Bulgur Cakes is built on Water, Butter, and Green Onions. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   A vegetarian “kibbeh” with lentils in place of the meat. From “The Cuisine of Armenia,” by Sonia Uvezian.

2. 2

   Combine lentils, water and dash salt in heavy saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to boil over high heat, then simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add more hot water if needed.

5. 5

   Stir in 1/2 cup butter and bulgur.

6. 6

   Simmer 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and cover.

8. 8

   Set aside 15 minutes.

9. 9

   In heavy skillet, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter over moderate heat.

10. 10

    Add onion. Saute until golden brown, stirring frequently. In large mixing bowl combine sauteed onions, lentil and bulgur mixture.

11. 11

    Keeping hands moistened, form mixture into 1/2 patties.

12. 12

    Arrange on serving dish.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with reserved sweet pepper, green onions, parsley and mint.

14. 14

    Season to taste with paprika.

15. 15

    Serve with cucumber and tomato salad.