Prevention’s Grilled Kibbe (Meatball Kabob)

These Grilled Kibbe meatball kabobs offer a lighter, heartier twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite. By swapping traditional lamb for lean ground turkey and incorporating fiber-rich bulgur, you get a protein-packed appetizer that is both satisfying and nutritious. The mixture is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, allspice, and cinnamon, balanced by the heat of minced jalapeos. Brushed with a savory-sweet glaze of pomegranate molasses and soy sauce, these patties develop a delicious char on the grill. They are perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve them warm in pita pockets or over a bed of savory rice for a complete meal.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Steaming

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 300.2

Description

These Grilled Kibbe meatball kabobs offer a lighter, heartier twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite. By swapping traditional lamb for lean ground turkey and incorporating fiber-rich bulgur, you get a protein-packed appetizer that is both satisfying and nutritious. The mixture is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, allspice, and cinnamon, balanced by the heat of minced jalapeos. Brushed with a savory-sweet glaze of pomegranate molasses and soy sauce, these patties develop a delicious char on the grill. They are perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve them warm in pita pockets or over a bed of savory rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

1/2 cups Bulgur -- cracked wheat
1 lbs Ground turkey -- lean
1 cups Onion -- minced
2 Jalapeno Peppers -- minced
1 tablespoons Plain yogurt -- cheese
1 tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Ground cumin
1 teaspoons Ground allspice
1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
1 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoons Soy sauce, low sodium
1 1/2 teaspoons Olive oil

Directions

1
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2
Place bulgur in a medium bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
3
In a food processor, combine the drained bulgur, ground turkey, minced onion, minced jalapeos, plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
4
Pulse the mixture until thoroughly combined but still slightly coarse, being careful not to over-process.
5
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a small, flat patty about 1/2-inch thick.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, soy sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to create the glaze.
7
Place the kibbe patties on the preheated grill. Brush lightly with the glaze mixture.
8
Grill for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the juices run clear and the patties are browned, turning once and brushing with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.7g17%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 87.8mg30%
Sodium 284.9mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g6%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 5.2g
Protein 33.8g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve immediately, nestled in warm pita pockets or over rice, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Keywords: allspice, american, appetizer, black, blending, bulgur, cayenne, cheese, cinnamon, cracked, cumin, freshly, grilled, grilling, ground, kabob, kibbe, lean, low, meatball

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