Armenian Vospov Kofte Lentil Patties with Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 1/3 cup fine bulgur
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. Simmer lentils in 1 1/2 cups water until soft and mostly absorbed.
2. Stir in bulgur, cover and let stand 12 minutes until tender.
3. Cook onion and garlic in oil, then stir in tomato paste, paprika and cumin.
4. Fold seasoning mixture and parsley into lentils; cool until manageable and form 8 small patties.
5. Pan-sear patties until browned on both sides and hot through.
6. Mix yogurt with lemon, salt and pepper and serve alongside the patties.

Allergen note: Contains dairy and wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.