{"id":6186,"date":"2026-06-30T16:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/?p=6186"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:51:45","slug":"mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the ultimate fresh, vegan finger food for your next party, buffet, or brunch? Then you absolutely need to try my <strong>Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte<\/strong>, deliciously seasoned, plant-based Turkish red lentil patties!<\/p>\n<p>I love bringing these to family gatherings and special occasions. Because of their beautiful, vibrant presentation, they are always a massive hit\u2014and they easily win over even the meat-lovers in the room! Trust me, they are simply &#8220;kofte-licious&#8221; and vanish within minutes. Guests literally crowd around the platter and just can&#8217;t keep their hands off them.<\/p>\n<p>Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, this healthy vegan crowd-pleaser is also the perfect addition to your summer picnic basket or a quick weekday snack. Want to impress your family and friends this Easter? Serve up this fresh, crisp, and vibrant Mediterranean delicacy!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6198\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-12.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-6186 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-7-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-7-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-7-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-7-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-7.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-15\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-15-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-15-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-15-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-15-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-15.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>REFRESHING VEGAN FINGER FOOD FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS<\/h2>\n<p>With the sun shining and hot summer days in full swing, why not mix up your summer spread with these vibrant treats? They ensure your vegan friends and family are fully looked after, and they are an absolute showstopper on any barbecue buffet or garden party table. Their bright orange-red color practically screams summer sun, making them an instant eye-catcher!<\/p>\n<p>Even better, they double as the perfect icebreaker. The moment you start explaining the traditional way to eat them, a curious crowd will gather around you.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the secret: I serve them nestled in crisp, little gem lettuce leaves. All you need is a fresh squeeze of lemon juice, a light drizzle of sweet-and-tangy pomegranate molasses, roll it up, and take a big, blissful bite. It\u2019s a sensory experience that proves healthy summer finger food can be pure indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more plant-based inspiration? Discover more of my vegan recipes right here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6206\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-6186 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-14\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-14-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-14-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-14-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-14-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-14.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-8\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-8-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-8-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-8-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-8-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-8.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>MERCIMEK K\u00d6FTESI \u2013 MAKE-AHEAD VEGAN FINGER FOOD<\/h2>\n<p>Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi is a vibrant Turkish specialty made from red lentils, fine bulgur, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. In Turkey, they are an absolute favorite for both kids and adults\u2014and for good reason! They are incredibly savory, packed with flavor, and naturally vegan, making them a delicious way to eat sustainably and look after the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Even better? They are quick and easy to whip up, and they stay perfectly fresh in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. This makes them the ultimate make-ahead party food, which is why they are almost always prepared in big, crowd-pleasing batches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6192\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-6.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-6186 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-19\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-10-1.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-5-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-5-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-5-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-5-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-5.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME<\/h2>\n<p>If you are wondering about the name, &#8220;Mercimek&#8221; is the Turkish word for lentils. &#8220;K\u00f6fte&#8221; means meatballs in Turkish, but the word actually originates from the Persian Kufteh (\u06a9\u0648\u0641\u062a\u0647), which translates to &#8220;mashed&#8221; or &#8220;pounded&#8221;\u2014coming from the verb koftan (to crush). But don&#8217;t worry, since these Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi are 100% vegan, there is absolutely no meat involved here!<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for some of my traditional, meat-based Persian Koofteh recipes, I\u2019ve got you covered on the blog as well. Be sure to check out these comforting classics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Koofteh Anar o Gerdo \u2013 Meatballs in a rich pomegranate and walnut sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Khorak-e Koofteh Ghelgheli \u2013 A rustic potato and carrot skillet with mini meatballs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/ash-e-anar-ba-koofteh-ghelgheli-thick-pomegranate-soup-with-meatballs-and-mint-oil-%d8%a2%d8%b4-%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%a7%d8%b1\/\">Ash-e Anar ba Koofteh Ghelgheli<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A hearty, thick pomegranate soup featuring meatballs and fragrant mint oil.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/koofteh-tabrizi-persian-stuffed-meatballs-for-mehregan\/\">Koofteh Tabrizi<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 Giant, showstopping rice and meat dumplings stuffed with tart barberries and sweet mirabelle plums.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/koofteh-kermanshahi-persian-stuffed-meatballs\/\"><strong>Koofteh Kermanshahi<\/strong> &#8211;<span style=\"color: #808080\"> Persian stuffed meatballs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/koofteh-rizeh-lamb-meatballs-with-mint-in-tomato-sauce-%da%a9%d9%88%d9%81%d8%aa%d9%87-%d8%b1%db%8c%d8%b2%d9%87\/\"><strong>Koofteh Rizeh<\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"color: #808080\">Lamb Meatballs with Mint in Tomato Sauce \u06a9\u0648\u0641\u062a\u0647 \u0631\u06cc\u0632\u0647<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/zereshk-polo-ba-morgh-saffron-rice-with-barberries-chicken-meatballs\/\"><strong>Zereshk Polo ba Morgh<\/strong> \u2013 <span style=\"color: #808080\">Saffron Rice with Barberries &amp; Chicken Meatballs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6203\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-783x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-783x1024.jpeg 783w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-229x300.jpeg 229w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-768x1004.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen.jpeg 979w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-6186 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-2-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-2-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-2.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/mercimek-koftesi-turkish-vegan-red-lentil-kofte\/mercimek-koftesi-vegane-frikadellen-aus-rote-linsen\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-1-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, 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<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R8yzYo\">Fine bulgur (K\u00f6ftelik)<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE ONION-PEPPER-TOMATO MIXTURE<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">3 Onions<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">50 ml <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eK2z4z\">Olive oil<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">2 tbsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4v0pkas\">Turkish pepper paste*<\/a><\/strong> (Sal\u00e7a)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">2 tbsp <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eBda33\">Tomato paste<\/a>*<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE FRESH HERB MIX<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">6 Green onions \/ Scallions<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1 Lemon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1\/2 bunch Flat-leaf parsley<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Salt and pepper, to taste<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">FOR SERVING &amp; PLATING<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4wglgUK\">Pomegranate syrup*<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">2 \u2013 3 small Little Gem or Romaine lettuce hearts<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">1 Lemon (cut into wedges)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4eQrO5x\">Red pepper flakes<\/a>* <\/strong>(Pul Biber )<\/p>\n<h2>HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT MERCIMEK K\u00d6FTESI<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prep the Lentil-Bulgur Base<\/h3>\n<p>Start by thoroughly rinsing the red lentils in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.<\/p>\n<p>Place them into a large pot along with the water, salt, and the bay leaf, bringing everything to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and broken down. Make sure to skim off and discard any foam that rises to the top during cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Once cooked, turn off the heat, stir in the fine bulgur until well combined, and cover tightly with a lid.<\/p>\n<p>Let it sit off the heat for 10 minutes to allow the bulgur to swell and absorb the remaining moisture. Don&#8217;t forget to fish out and discard the bay leaf afterward!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Saut\u00e9 the Aromatic Paste<\/h3>\n<p>While your lentils are simmering, peel the onions and dice them finely.<\/p>\n<p>Heat your olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and saut\u00e9 the onions for about 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent.<\/p>\n<p>Next, stir in both the Turkish pepper paste and tomato paste, cooking them briefly to unlock their rich, roasted aromas.<\/p>\n<p>Remove from heat and allow both your onion-tomato mixture and the lentil-bulgur base to cool down slightly.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Chop Your Fresh Herbs<\/h3>\n<p>While everything cools to a workable temperature, wash and dry your green onions (scallions), then chop them very finely.<\/p>\n<p>Cut your lemon in half and squeeze out the juice.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, wash the flat-leaf parsley, shake it dry, and give it a fine chop. Set these fresh components aside.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Knead &amp; Shape Your K\u00f6fte<\/h3>\n<p>Combine the cooled lentil-bulgur base with the saut\u00e9ed onion mixture, the finely chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and the fresh lemon juice.<\/p>\n<p>Roll up your sleeves and knead everything together thoroughly until you get a smooth, beautifully vibrant orange dough.<\/p>\n<p>Give it a quick taste and adjust with extra salt and pepper if desired.<\/p>\n<p>To shape them, take a small portion of the dough and mold it in your palm into a signature oblong patty. Give it a gentle squeeze so that your distinct finger impressions are left on the surface, this is the classic, authentic look!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Platter Up &amp; Serve!<\/h3>\n<p>Pour your sweet-and-tangy pomegranate molasses into a small serving bowl and place it right in the center of a large platter.<\/p>\n<p>Separate the crisp Romaine or Little Gem lettuce into individual leaves, wash them, and spin them dry.<\/p>\n<p>Arrange the lettuce leaves around the bowl, nestling a fresh Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi onto each individual leaf.<\/p>\n<p>Garnish the platter with fresh lemon wedges and place a tiny side bowl of red pepper flakes (chili) nearby.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Eat it Like a Pro<\/h3>\n<p>To dive in, simply pick up a lettuce leaf cradling a patty.<\/p>\n<p>Drizzle a little fresh lemon juice and pomegranate molasses over it, scatter a few red pepper flakes on top, roll it up like a little wrap, and take a blissful bite!<\/p>\n<p>No cutlery required, and your hands stay perfectly clean.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Host Tip:<\/strong> This is the ultimate make-ahead party food! You can easily prepare it in advance, as it keeps beautifully fresh in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.<\/p>\n<p>Befarmayid<\/p>\n<p>Susan<\/p>\n<p>The items marked with * are affiliate links, referral links. If you buy through this link, I get a small commission. The price stays the same for you and you can easily support my efforts. A big thank you <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">\u2665<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-13.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6199\" src=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-13-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-13-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-13-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-13-420x560.jpeg 420w, 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K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\" srcset=\"https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-4-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-4-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-4-420x560.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/labsalliebe.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Mercimek-Koftesi-vegane-Frikadellen-aus-rote-Linsen-4.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-6207\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"6207\" data-servings=\"50\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-simple\">\n\t<div 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Buffets, and Brunch!<\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-tags-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-course-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-course-name\">Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-course\">\n\t\t\t\t\tbrunch, easy recipe, healthy 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class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-keyword-name\">Keyword<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMercimek K\u00f6ftesi \u2013 Turkish Vegan Red Lentil Kofte\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container 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class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M9,9c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V4c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S8,3.4,8,4v4C8,8.6,8.4,9,9,9z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M4,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S3,6.4,3,7v4C3,11.6,3.4,12,4,12z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M14,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1s-1,0.4-1,1v4C13,11.6,13.4,12,14,12z\"\/><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M23,14h-5H1c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1v3c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3h13c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3v-1h4c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-1C24,14.4,23.6,14,23,14z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-cook-time-name\">Cook Time<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">minutes<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name\">Servings<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-6207\">50<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit\">pieces<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-author-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M13,21h-2H5v2c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-2H13z\"\/><path fill=\"#343434\" d=\"M18,4c-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3,0c-0.8-2.3-3-4-5.7-4S7.2,1.7,6.3,4C6.2,4,6.1,4,6,4c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6c0,3,2.2,5.4,5,5.9V19h6v-4h2v4h6v-3.1c2.8-0.5,5-2.9,5-5.9C24,6.7,21.3,4,18,4z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name\">Author<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author\">Labsalliebe<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE LENTIL-BULGUR MIX<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">450<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Red lentils<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">800<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Water<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Bay leaf<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">180<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Fine bulgur<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">K\u00f6ftelik<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE ONION-PEPPER-TOMATO MIXTURE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Onions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Olive oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Turkish pepper paste<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">Paprikamark \/ Sal\u00e7a<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Tomato paste<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">INGREDIENTS FOR THE FRESH HERB MIX<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Green onions \/ Scallions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">bunch<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Flat-leaf parsley<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt and pepper<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">to taste<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name\">FOR SERVING &amp; PLATING<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pomegranate molasses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">Granatapfelsirup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2-3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Gem or Romaine lettuce hearts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Lemon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">cut into wedges<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Red pepper flakes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes\">Pul Biber<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT MERCIMEK K\u00d6FTESI<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Prep the Lentil-Bulgur Base<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Start by thoroughly rinsing the red lentils in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Place them into a large pot along with the water, salt, and the bay leaf, bringing everything to a boil. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and broken down. Make sure to skim off and discard any foam that rises to the top during cooking.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Once cooked, turn off the heat, stir in the fine bulgur until well combined, and cover tightly with a lid.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Let it sit off the heat for 10 minutes to allow the bulgur to swell and absorb the remaining moisture. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Don\u2019t forget to fish out and discard the bay leaf!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Saut\u00e9 the Aromatic Paste<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">While your lentils are simmering, peel the onions and dice them finely.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Heat your olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and saut\u00e9 the onions for about 5 minutes until they are soft and translucent.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Next, stir in both the Turkish pepper paste and tomato paste, cooking them briefly to unlock their rich, roasted aromas.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Remove from heat and allow both your onion-tomato mixture and the lentil-bulgur base to cool down slightly.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Chop Your Fresh Herbs<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">While everything cools to a workable temperature, wash and dry your green onions (scallions), then chop them very finely.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Cut your lemon in half and squeeze out the juice.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Finally, wash the flat-leaf parsley, shake it dry, and give it a fine chop. Set these fresh components aside.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Knead &amp; Shape Your K\u00f6fte<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine the cooled lentil-bulgur base with the saut\u00e9ed onion mixture, the finely chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and the fresh lemon juice.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Roll up your sleeves and knead everything together thoroughly until you get a smooth, beautifully vibrant orange dough.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Give it a quick taste and adjust with extra salt and pepper if desired.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>To shape them, take a small portion of the dough and mold it in your palm into a signature oblong patty. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Give it a gentle squeeze so that your distinct finger impressions are left on the surface, this is the classic, authentic look!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">Platter Up &amp; Serve!<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour your sweet-and-tangy pomegranate molasses into a small serving bowl and place it right in the center of a large platter.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Separate the crisp Romaine or Little Gem lettuce into individual leaves, wash them, and spin them dry.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Arrange the lettuce leaves around the bowl, nestling a fresh Mercimek K\u00f6ftesi onto each individual leaf.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Garnish the platter with fresh lemon wedges and place a tiny side bowl of red pepper flakes (chili) nearby.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name\">How to Eat it Like a Pro<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">To dive in, simply pick up a lettuce leaf cradling a patty.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Drizzle a little fresh lemon juice and pomegranate molasses over it, scatter a few red pepper flakes on top, roll it up like a little wrap, and take a blissful bite!<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">No cutlery required, and your hands stay perfectly clean.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header\">Recipe Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t<p><span data-slate-fragment=\"JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMkhvc3QlMjBUaXAlM0ElMjBUaGlzJTIwaXMlMjB0aGUlMjB1bHRpbWF0ZSUyMG1ha2UtYWhlYWQlMjBwYXJ0eSUyMGZvb2QhJTIwWW91JTIwY2FuJTIwZWFzaWx5JTIwcHJlcGFyZSUyMGl0JTIwaW4lMjBhZHZhbmNlJTJDJTIwYXMlMjBpdCUyMGtlZXBzJTIwYmVhdXRpZnVsbHklMjBmcmVzaCUyMGluJTIwdGhlJTIwZnJpZGdlJTIwZm9yJTIwMiUyMHRvJTIwMyUyMGRheXMuJTIyJTdEJTVEJTdEJTVE\"><strong>Host Tip:<\/strong> This is the ultimate make-ahead party food! 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