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vegetarian kibbeh with side tahini sauce, serve in a round wooden plate
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Fried Vegetarian Kibbeh

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Fried vegetarian kibbeh with bulgur, mushrooms, and walnuts. A crisp plant-forward dish with rich flavor and traditional texture.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 198
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fine bulgur
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it.
  2. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and cook until soft.
  5. Add mushrooms and walnuts and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Mix softened bulgur with the filling ingredients.
  8. Shape mixture into oval kibbeh pieces.
  9. Heat oil in a pan and fry kibbeh until golden and crisp.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Use fine bulgur for better shaping
• Keep oil at medium heat for even frying
• Let kibbeh drain on paper towels before serving

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