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Vegetable Red Lentil Patties for Mothers — A Protein-Friendly Meal for the Recovery Period
Made with red lentils, fine bulgur and grated vegetables, these lentil patties are a filling meal that brings together plant protein, fiber and iron-friendly ingredients for postpartum and breastfeeding mothers during recovery. They cook quickly on the stove, are shaped by hand once cooled, and can be freshened with parsley and lemon to serve as a cool snack or a light dinner.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red lentils
- 1 cup Fine bulgur
- 2 cups Water
- 1 piece Small onion (grated)
- 1 piece Carrot (grated)
- 1 piece Red pointed pepper (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 4 stalks Spring onions
- 0.5 bunch Parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 lemon Lemon juice
Directions
- 1
Rinse the red lentils and cook them with 2 cups of water over low heat until soft (about 15 minutes).
- 2
Turn off the heat; stir the fine bulgur into the hot lentils, cover, and let it rest for 15 minutes (the bulgur absorbs the liquid and softens).
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a pan; sauté the grated onion, carrot and chopped pointed pepper for 4-5 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for another minute or two.
- 4
Add the vegetable mixture to the lentil-bulgur base; add the cumin, salt and black pepper and knead well. The mixture firms up as it cools to warm.
- 5
Add the chopped spring onions, parsley and lemon juice and stir one last time; balance the seasoning.
- 6
With wet hands, take walnut-sized pieces and press them into patties; serve cool with lettuce leaves and lemon wedges.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Red lentils are a legume rich in the plant protein, iron and folate that matter during the postpartum and breastfeeding period; combined with the fiber and slow-release carbohydrates of bulgur, they add a filling quality to the meal. Carrot, pointed pepper and parsley bring color and freshness with vitamins A and C, while olive oil provides beneficial fat. Lemon juice is a practical touch of vitamin C, which may help the absorption of plant-based iron. Balanced, filling meals like this are among the options that can accompany a mother's eating routine on busy, sleepless days.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we value meals a mother can easily prepare and keep in the fridge for a few days, that are easy to carry and eat without reheating; you can vary these patties with the vegetables of the season and, if you like, add fresh mint instead of parsley. Just keep the spices measured to your own taste. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make your postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition decisions in consultation with your doctor.
Nutrition per serving
245
kcal
10 g
protein
35 g
carbs
8 g
fat
7 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
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