Ezogelin Mezze

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 2 tablespoons fine bulgur
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 bunch finely chopped parsley
• Salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash the red lentils and bulgur, place them in a pot with water covering them by two fingers, boil until tender, and drain.

2. 2

   In a separate pan, sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste, dried mint, red pepper flakes, and cumin to the onions, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the boiled lentil and bulgur mixture to the spiced sauce and mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, let it come to room temperature, and chill in the refrigerator.

6. 6

   Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Note. If the consistency of the mezze is too thick, you can soften it by adding a teaspoon of olive oil or lemon juice.