Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ½ cup | Bulgur |
| 1 small | Onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | Pine nuts, or chop almonds |
| 2 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| ½ teaspoon | Cayenne pepper [optl] |
| 1 pounds | Ground beef |
| \N \N | Plain yogurt |
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 cayenne pepper; 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.
Similar to Lebanese Kibbe but quicker to make.
Per serving: about 330 calories, 22 g Protein, 20 g fat, 17 g carbohydrate
Source: Canadian Living magazine Oct 94 Presented in article by Vicki Burns: "Fast & Fit: Hamburger Gets Help" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@...