Photographed by Jackie KapataisTomato kibbeh Recipe- Vegetarian Kibbeh
Tomato Kibbeh Recipe - Vegetarian Kibbeh
Tomato Kibbeh sometimes called vegetarian Kibbeh is Healthy replacement to meat kibbeh.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Sitting to Absorb30 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup White fine Bulgur (Cracked Wheat)
- 3 Large Tomatoes chopped
- 1 Tbsp Sun Dried tomatoes in oil Chopped fine
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Large Onion
- 3 Springs Green Onion chopped
- 1/2 Cup Parsley Chopped
- 1 Tsp Coriander
- 1 Tbsp Hot Red Pepper Paste (Sahtta)
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
- Olive Oil for topping
Instructions
- Saute the chopped onion in 1/4 cup vegetable oil till they turn golden.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and let it simmer for 30 minutes
- Add the spices, salt and pepper and hot tomato paste (شطة).
- At this point your mix should be creamy but runny, if the mixture is too thick add a little water.
- Add the Bulgur to the sauce, cover it and let it sit for about 30 minutes for the all the mixture to get thick.
- Transfer the contents of the pan into a food processor, add the Parsley and Sun Dried Tomatoes, run the processor intermittently for few seconds at a time. Keep checking the mix till it becomes pasty and thick enough to hold it's shape on a plate.
- Leave some Parsley for garnish, form it to your desired shape on the plate.
- Finally drizzle olive oil on the top, garnish with Parsley and enjoy this Mediterranean healthy Treasure
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 200kcal
Although Kibbeh is traditionally a meat dish. The diet around the Mediterranean and specifically Lebanese food has lots of vegetarian variety. Tomato Kibbeh sometimes called vegetarian Kibbeh is one of these dishes. I don’t know the origin of this dish but I have a feeling Tomato Kibbe is recipe most likely the product of a need to cut meat during Lent. The availability of Bulgur and abundance of herbs and natural resources made it easy transition from meat to vegetarian kibbeh.
“Voala” ! the Tomato Kibbe was born. (may be)
