Lebanese-Style Kibbeh
Lebanese-Style Kibbeh balances tender ground lamb with nutty bulgur and aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and mint. Pine nuts add a toasty crunch, while onions and parsley keep it fresh and juicy. Serve it warm for dinner with tabouli, a crisp salad, or rice pilaf when you want a comforting, aromatic Middle Eastern classic.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 2
Soak the bulgur in hot water until it expands and cools, about 10 minutes. Put the bulgur, mint, allspice, pepper, cinnamon, salt, onion, parsley, and lamb into a food processor. Process until evenly combined, about 1 minute. Divide the lamb mixture and spread half in the baking dish to form a large patty. Sprinkle the pine nuts over the meat, then spread the remaining lamb on top, pressing it down 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 center, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 453.37 kcal High
- Protein 22.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.39 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.53 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 80.71 mg High
- Sodium 75.56 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.35 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.57 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 1.24 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate
- Potassium 191.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.99 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Lebanese Style Kibbeh is a Lebanese appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bulgur, Dried Mint, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 453.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh?
- It is a Lebanese recipe made with 11 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 Parsley, Ground Allspice. The full list of 11 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 453.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese-Style Kibbeh easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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