Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup bulgur
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1 cup green onion, with tops minced

Instructions

1. In a covered pot, cook lentils, onion, and garlic in water about 25 minutes until lentils are tender.

2. Add the next 5 ingredients and mix well; cover and simmer over low heat 2 minutes. Cool to lukewarm.

3. Add pepper and stir well.

4. Divide mixture into 18 portions and shape into patties.

5. Mix 1 cup parsley with green onions and roll patties in mixture.