Bulgur and Walnut Kibbeh Recipe

Name: Bulgur and Walnut Kibbeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fine bulgur; 2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Small romaine lettuce leaves (or larger ones, cut into 2- or 3-inch pieces)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup fine bulgur
2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed
Salt to taste
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Small romaine lettuce leaves (or larger ones, cut into 2- or 3-inch pieces)

1
Place the bulgur in a bowl, add salt to taste and pour on boiling water to cover by 1/2 inch.
2
Let sit for one hour, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
3
Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt, and mash to a paste.
4
Stir into the bulgur.
5
Add the walnuts, olive oil, parsley, mint, pepper, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice.
6
Moisten your hands and knead the mixture for a couple of minutes, then allow to sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
7
With moistened fingers, form the bulgur mixture into bite-size balls, and press an indentation into the middle of each ball.
8
Place on a lettuce leaf, sprinkle with lemon juice and serve.
9
Guests can use the lettuce leaves as a sort of wrap to eat with the kibbeh.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup fine bulgur, 2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bulgur and Walnut Kibbeh falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bulgur and Walnut Kibbeh

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