10-Min Red Lentil Fritter Bites
Crispy pan-fried lentil and bulgur balls with a tangy lemon punch—Turkish mercimek köftesi in snack form. Ready in 10 minutes, no fridge time needed.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- ½ cup bulgur, fine
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 whole lemon (juiced + zested)
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Bring lentils and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils break down, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Stir in bulgur, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion, and parsley. Cook 1 more minute until bulgur absorbs liquid.
- 3
Spread mixture on a plate to cool for 2 minutes, then wet your hands and pinch into 1.5-inch balls.
- 4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Pan-fry balls 90 seconds per side until edges crisp and darken slightly.
- 5
Transfer to a plate. Serve warm with lemon wedges and pickles on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- wooden spoon
- large skillet or griddle
- spatula
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