Feta-Stuffed Kibbeh with Harissa

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb. ground lamb
  • 1 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 tbsp harissa chili paste
  • Refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Soak bulgur as directed. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic and seasoning. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide lamb mixture into 18 portions. In another bowl, combine the feta, pine nuts and harissa. Shape each portion of the lamb mixture around 2 tsp feta mixture to cover completely; form into a football shape.

  2. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.

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