Looking for good lentil recipes.

Make a simple mirepoix of diced onion, celery, and carrots and saute it in olive oil. When the mixture is done add the lentils and enough water to cover by about half an inch. Simmer that mix for about 60 minutes. Use chicken stock for the liquid for depth, season with Italian seasoning or a Greek mixture.

Red lentil curry

Sweet potato and lentil packets

First tasted these from a lady at the Saturday Farmers Market on Magazine in New Orleans. I thought they were pretty good and searched for a recipe. I found this one, the only one that seemed similar, on the Republic of Turkey official website. It turned out to be spot on.

Lentil Balls
(Mercimek Köftesi)

The recipe comes from the Southeast Region. However it is prepared in many parts of Turkey.
It is very typical, tasty and rich in flavor and for this reason especially popular and served at tea parties, buffet suppers or luncheons. It may be served in small balls for cocktail parties too.
Cumin may be added with other spices. Instead of mint leaves, tarragon can be substituted since the original recipe includes tarragon.
Lentil patties can be arranged over lettuce leaves on a serving plate.

1 cup Red split lentils
2 1/2 cup Water
1 cup Bulgur (fine)
3 medium size Onion
2/3 cup Olive Oil
1 bunch Parsley
6-8 sprigs Mint fresh
8 small size Green Onion
3 Tbs Tomato paste
1 tsp Red pepper
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Salt

1. Place lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are very tender.

2. Remove from heat. Stir in bulgur, tomato paste, salt and spices while still hot, blending thoroughly. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes.

3. Sauté finely chopped onions in oil for 10 minutes or until tender crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in red pepper; mix. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons. Pour remaining over lentil-bulgur mixture. Add minced onion, mixing thoroughly. Blend in chopped green onions, parsley, mint leaves, reserving 2-3 tablespoons.

4. Shape into egg sized oblong patties. Arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with reserved sauté onion. Garnish with reserved greens. Serve warm or cold.

Servings: 6

ETA: Now there are many similar recipes to be found. I guess Google is improving.