Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
½ cup | Bulgur -- cracked wheat |
1 pounds | Ground turkey -- lean |
1 cup | Onion -- minced |
2 \N | 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 |
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: