Butternut Squash Kibbeh With Spiced Feta

Kibbeh is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with a combination of meat and bulgur wheat. This vegetarian version replaces the meat with butternut squash, resulting in a delicious and nutritious alternative.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Butternut Squash Kibbeh With Spiced Feta

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Butternut Squash
• 1 cup Bulgur Wheat
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
• 100 gram Feta Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the butternut squash in half, remove the seeds and roast in the oven for 30 minutes or until soft.
2. While the squash is roasting, rinse the bulgur wheat and drain well. Place it in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
3. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for another minute.
4. Once the butternut squash is cooked, remove the flesh and mash it in a bowl. Add the bulgur wheat, sautéed onion mixture, mint leaves, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined. Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped balls.
6. Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan and fry the kibbeh until golden brown on all sides.
7. In a separate bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix in the chili flakes.
8. Serve the butternut squash kibbeh with the spiced feta on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.