Lentil Köfte with Turkish Baharat

Name: Lentil Köfte with Turkish Baharat
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American

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"Vegan twist on the classic Turkish dish"

-- @isabella.akshay

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Prep time 40mins

Cook time 10mins

Serves or Makes: 2

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2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils
1/2 cup bulgur, soaked in 1 cup boiling water for 1 hr or until the water is fully absorbed and the bulgur has doubled
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chickpea flour
2 teaspoons baharat spice

Step 1
Add all ingredients to a spice grinder and grind until the mixture is a fine powder. Store in a tightly sealed jar.

Step 1
Add water and lentils to a small sauce pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are soft and tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 2
Add all the ingredients to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix until it resembles minced meat. Adjust the spices according to your taste.
Step 3
Wrap your köfte mixture around skewers and place the skewers on a grill (or a normal pan) on the highest heat. Spray the köfte with olive oil spray to keep the köfte moist, while turning them from time to time until cooked on all sides, 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from the grill pan and reserve.

Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sumac and salt.
Step 2
Add the tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion and toss to combine.
Step 3
Serve the salad with the lentil köfte and enjoy!