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Mersin Fellah Köftesi
Medium 40 min~214 kcal 4/10
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Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour
This Malatya mezze mixes fine bulgur with green lentils and sour plum syrup for a vivid tangy bite.
Easy⏱️ 34 min📖 1 min readServes 6~182 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 16 min cook
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Timeline
Total 34 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Fine bulgur
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Plum sour sauce
- 1 Onion
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Red lentils
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the red lentils for 15 minutes until soft, then keep them hot.
15 min15:00 - 2
Add the bulgur to the lentils, cover the pan, and let it swell.
- 3
Add the onion and pepper paste mixture, then knead until the mixture becomes tacky enough to hold together.
- 4
Add the plum sour sauce and parsley, squeeze the mixture into koftes, and serve with lettuce.
💡 Tip: Adding the plum sour sauce at the end of kneading keeps its bright tang more pronounced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the koftes on lettuce leaves as part of a chilled mezze platter.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~182
kcal calories
7
g protein
28
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 64%Fat 20%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GLEstimated, 67% match
1.4g
Sugar
3.1g
Fiber
20mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 34 minutes in total.Is Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour have?
Approximately 182 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 28g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Lentil Köfte with Plum Sour filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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