Lebanese-Style Kibbeh
This Lebanese-style kibbee combines ground lamb with bulgur, minced onion, parsley, mint, warm allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, and pine nuts for a fragrant, richly spiced dish with a subtle nutty crunch. Serve it alongside tabouli, salad, rice pilaf, and pita bread for a satisfying Middle Eastern meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese-Style Kibbeh, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 2
Soak bulgur in hot water until it expands and cools, about 10 minutes. Place the bulgur, mint, allspice, pepper, cinnamon, salt, onion, parsley, and lamb in a food processor. Process until well mixed, about 1 minute. Divide the lamb mixture in half, then layer half in the baking dish, creating a large patty. Sprinkle pine nuts over the meat, then layer the remaining lamb on top, patting firmly. Cut the kibbee into 1 1/2-inch squares.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the lamb is no longer pink in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 417.88 kcal High 21%
- Protein 38.86 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 21.55 g 8%
- Total Fat 20.6 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 6.6 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.6 g High --
- Cholesterol 112.46 mg High 37%
- Sodium 76.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.35 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 1.57 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 64.33 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 432.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 19.92 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lebanese Style Kibbeh is a Lebanese appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bulgur, Dried Mint, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 417.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh?
- It is a Lebanese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bulgur, Dried Mint, Fresh Mint, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Lebanese-Style Kibbeh?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese-Style Kibbeh?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh healthy?
- Lebanese-Style Kibbeh has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 417.88 calories and 38.86 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.6 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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