Beef kibbe patties

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupBulgur
1smallOnion, finely chopped
2tablespoonsPine nuts or chpped almonds
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonCayenne pepper (optional)
1poundsGround beef
Plain yogurt

Directions

In bowl, cover bulgur with boiling water, let soak for 10 minutes.

Drain in sieve, pressing to squeeze out water. In bowl, combine bulgur, onion, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and cayenner.

Mix in ground beef. Shape into eight ½ inch thick patties. In non-stick skillet, cook patties over medium heat, in batches if necessary and turning once, for 8 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Serve with yogurt. Makes 4 servings. Per serving: about 330 calories, 22 g protein, 20 g fat, 17 g carbo, high source fibre, good source iron. Origin: Canadian Living, October 1994. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Sept/94.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 09-30-94