Homemade Cig Köfte in Lettuce Wraps with Tahini-Less Hummus (or 'Whipped Chickpeas')
for the cig köfte lettuce wraps:
75g red lentils, dried (½ cup minus 2 tbsp)
½ tsp vegetable broth powder
~ ¾ cup water to cook the lentils ( ~180ml)
1 cup extra fine bulgur or couscous, dried (170g)
1 cup + 2 tbsp boiling hot water (280ml)
1 onion
1 clove of garlic
oil for onion and garlic
1 ½ tbsp tomato purée
the juice of 1 lemon, more to taste if needed
salt to taste
5-6 tbsp of cooked red lentils
a handful of parsley, fresh or frozen
lettuce wraps
hummus
more lemon juice for serving
*if you're using quinoa or millet instead make sure to actually boil it instead of just pouring the hot water on top, I know obvious but I wanted to clarify that haha
for the tahini-less hummus:
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained(220 - 240g)
2 ½ tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp oat milk
juice of ½ lemon
2 tsp agave
salt to taste
spices of choice to taste
fresh parsley, optional