This Mersin pan pairs green lentils with tiny bulgur dumplings for a lively Mediterranean supper.
20 min prep 34 min cook
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Boil the green lentils for 15 minutes.
Prepare the bulgur fellah dumplings and shape them small.
Boil the dumplings that will go into the lentil pan in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Cook the tomato sauce in the pan for 6 minutes.
Add the lentils and dumplings to the sauce and combine for 8 minutes, keeping the dumplings from falling apart.
💡 Tip: Making the dumplings small helps them distribute more evenly with the lentils in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with lemon wedges and yogurt at the table.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~236
kcal calories
10
g protein
34
g carbs
6
g fat
2.6g
Sugar
6g
Fiber
12.3mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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