Bulgur Patties with Lemon Balm Yogurt

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When you're in need of a healthy and delicious meatless dinner, you can always turn to these fiber-rich, flavourful and delicious bulgur patties with an oriental touch. If you don't have lemon balm in your garden, substitute it with mint and lemon zest.

Bulgur Patties with Lemon Balm Yogurt

adapted from Küchen Götter

250 g Bulgur 250 ml Vegetable stock or water 1 Shallot, diced 1 clove Garlic, minced 3 tbsp Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp Cumin powder 2 Eggs 4-5 tbsp Breadcrumb 200 g Plain yogurt Lemon balm leaves, chopped

1. Bring the vegetable stock to a boil. Turn the heat off and ad in the bulgur. Let soak for 15 minutes.
   
2. Peel and finely dice the shallot and garlic clove. Cook in 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and season with salt, pepper, and cumin powder.
   
3. Season yogurt with salt and pepper. Fold in chopped lemon balm leaves.
   
4. Stir together the soaked bulgur, eggs, prepared shallots, garlic, and breadcrumb. Season to taste. Form the mixture into 16 patties.
   In a large skillet, heat the rest of olive oil over medium-low. Cook patties until browned and firm, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with lemon balm yogurt.

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