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Turkish lentil kofte with pittas

Mediterranean40 mins£0.57 a portionVegetarian

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Red lentils200g
  • Couscous150g
  • Brown onions150g
  • Tomato puree30g
  • Ground cuminstore cupboard5g
  • Smoked paprikastore cupboard3g
  • Spring onions (bunch)1
  • Lemons (4 pack)1
  • White pitta breads (6 pack)6
  • Greek-style natural yoghurt100g

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.28 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Simmer 200g rinsed red lentils in 500ml water for 15 minutes until soft and thick. Take off the heat, stir in 150g couscous, cover and leave for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Fry 1 chopped onion for 6 minutes with 2 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp paprika. Mix into the lentils with sliced spring onions and the juice of 1 lemon. Season.

  3. 3

    With wet hands, shape into small oval patties.

  4. 4

    Toast 6 pittas and serve with the kofte and the 100g yoghurt.

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