Prevention's grilled kibbe (meatball kabob)
4 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Bulgur -- cracked wheat |
| 1 | pounds | Ground turkey -- lean |
| 1 | cup | Onion -- minced |
| 2 | Jalapeno peppers -- minced | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Plain yogurt -- cheese |
| 1 | tablespoon | Olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh parsley |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chopped fresh mint |
| 2 | teaspoons | Ground cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground allspice |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Cinnamon |
| ½ | teaspoon | Freshly ground black pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Cayenne pepper |
| 1 | tablespoon | Pomegranate molasses |
| 1 | tablespoon | Soy sauce, low sodium |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Olive oil |
Directions
PREPARATION 1. Preheat outside grill to medium. 2. In a medium bowl, cover bulgur with water and soak for 10 min. Then allow to drain thoroughly (about 20 min.) 3. Place bulgur, turkey, onion, chilies, yogurt cheese, 1 tbsp. olive oil and all spices in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined. Form into 8 small patties. 4.
Combine molasses, soy sauce and 1½ tsp. olive oil in a small bowl.
Lightly brush over kibbe for glaze. 5. Grill for about 5 min. total, turning once, until juices run clear. Serve nestled on a bed of savory rice or in a warmed pita pocket garnished with red onion slices, cilantro sprigs and lemon wedges. Serves 4. (280 cals, 7.7 g fat)
PANTRY: BULGUR - wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed. A pasta. Reconstitute with water, broth or juice. LABNE - Another name for yogurt cheese. Plain yogurt drained to a thickened consistency. POMEGRANATE MOLASSES - The reduced juice of the fruit, made into an all-purpose tart-sweet syrup. Can be diluted for a refressing drink or diluted and mixed with simple syrup for a sorbet; is often used in sauces or marinades. Substitute "Lite" molasses.
Recipe By : "Middle Eastern Light" September 1996 From: