It’s a great starter. In the same vein but with the addition of red lentils is mercimek koftesi, the Turkish vegan red lentil balls. Again we use fine bulgur, but this time, we add cooked and cooled ...

Bulgur is available in different grades ranging from fine to coarse, and each serves a purpose in different preparations, from Turkish köftes to a hearty pilaf.

This well loved Turkish dish is really healthy and delicious. A very easy vegetarian recipe, you just combine cooked red lentils and bulgur with spices and seasoning and shape into patties.

Ingredients; 1/2 cup bulgar wheat ; 3/4 cup water ; 1/4 cup opal basil leaves, torn (if you can’t find opal basil, plain ol’ basil works great!) 2 tablespoons minced mint (from 1/4 cup mint ...