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Lebanese Spiced Lentil Rolls with Sumac Yogurt Drizzle

Name: Lebanese Spiced Lentil Rolls with Sumac Yogurt Drizzle
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 8 sheets of phyllo pastry; 1/4 cup melted butter; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon sumac; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt to taste

Enjoy crispy rolls filled with a spiced lentil mixture and topped with a tangy sumac yogurt drizzle.

4.5(140 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 23, 2026

Lebanese Spiced Lentil Rolls with Sumac Yogurt Drizzle — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lentil Filling

For the Phyllo Roll

For the Sumac Yogurt Drizzle

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 549 kcal
Protein: 17.75 g
Carbs: 64.75 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 9.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2195 kcal
Protein: 71 g
Carbs: 259 g
Fat: 96 g
Fiber: 37 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup green lentils rinsed and drained	680	50	116	2	28
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	45	1	11	0	2
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 garlic cloves minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon ground coriander	5	0	1	0	1
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon	3	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped	2	0	0	0	0
8 sheets of phyllo pastry	640	12	112	12	4
1/4 cup melted butter	400	0	0	46	0
1 cup plain yogurt	150	8	12	8	0
1 tablespoon sumac	9	0	2	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lentil Filling

1
Cook the Lentils
In a saucepan, bring the lentils and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain any excess water.
2
Sauté Aromatics
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until onions are translucent.
3
Combine and Season
Add cooked lentils to the skillet along with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.

Assembling the Phyllo Rolls

1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Layer and Butter Phyllo
Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat until you have 4 layered sheets.
Tip: Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
3
Fill and Roll
Place 2-3 tablespoons of lentil filling on one end of the phyllo and roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining sheets and filling.
Tip: Take care not to overfill the phyllo as it may tear.