Lentil Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2.5 cups water
• ½ cup fine bulgur
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 whole lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup red lentils and place in a pot with 2.5 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the 0.5 cup fine bulgur, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes until bulgur is tender and mixture is thick.

3. 3

   While lentils cook, finely chop the 1 medium onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the 2 tablespoons tomato paste to the onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until paste darkens slightly and smells rich.

5. 5

   Combine the lentil-bulgur mixture with the onion mixture, add 1 teaspoon salt, and mix well. Let cool slightly until easy to handle, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Shape the mixture into small croquettes, about 2 tablespoons each, pressing firmly to hold together.

7. 7

   Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook croquettes in batches, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 6 minutes total.

8. 8

   Serve croquettes with lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, and lemon wedges for squeezing.

Tools you’ll need

• pot
• skillet
• mixing bowl
• measuring cups
• knife

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