1 1/2 cups lentils 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup onion, chopped 1 tsp paprika (hot or sweet)
2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly
4 cups water ground
1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat) 1 cup scallions, finely
1 cups parsley, fresh, minced chopped with tops
1/4 Cup parsley, minced 6 pitas
2 tbls oil
Combine the lentils, onion, garlic and water in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat.
Cover.
Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until very tender.
Add the bulgur, the second measure of parsley, the oil, salt, paprika and
pepper.
Stir to combine.
Cover.
Cook low heat for 2 minutes.
Let cool to lukewarm in the covered pan.
When lukewarm, shape into patties.
Combine the second measure of parsley and the scallions on a dish.
Press both sides of the patties into it.
Serve the patties in the pitas (cooled or chilled).
