Middle Eastern Kibbeh Pitas

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Ingredients

  • 2 onions, quartered
  • 3 ounces parsley, stems removed
  • 2 1/2 cups ground lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • sea salt or kosher salt
  • pepper
  • pita bread
  • red onion, sliced
  • green salad greens
  • hummus
  • plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, chop onions, pulsing until grated. Add parsley and chop again, using on/off turns.
  2. Add ground lamb (ground beef can be substituted) along with cinnamon, saffron, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined and mixture is a smooth paste.
  3. Using metal skewers, taking a ball of approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture, place on skewer, press it along the skewer to make an oval of approximately 4-inches long. (It is easiest if you use a grilling rack in case mixture falls off). Repeat with remaining meat mixture.
  4. Preheat grill or broiler.
  5. Grill skewers for 2 minutes on each side or until crisp on the outside.
  6. To serve: on a large serving platter, place warmed pita breads, onion slices, salad greens, hummus and yogurt mixed with mint (if using) and meat. Fill pitas with choice of accompaniments.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

606 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.3g 49% DV
Total Fat 23.9g 31% DV
Carbs 81.9g 30% DV
Fiber 13.7g 49% DV
Sugar 19.8g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10306.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2428.5mg 52% DV
Cholesterol 21.8mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 80.8mg 90% DV
Calcium 239mg 18% DV
Iron 19mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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