Gül's Lentil Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
• 1 small onion, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Romaine lettuce leaves
• Lime wedges

Preparation

1. Cook lentils, uncovered, in water over medium-high heat 12 to 15 minutes or until tender (do not drain). Stir in tomato paste and bulgur; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Combine lentil mixture, onion, and next 8 ingredients.
2. Form football-shaped patties, using a heaping tablespoon of mixture for each patty. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves with lime wedges.