FETA-STUFFED KIBBEH WITH HARISSA

Feta-Stuffed Kibbeh with Harissa image

There are countless versions of kibbeh recipes throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation of this delicious dish. You can even substitute ground beef for the lamb. -Chris Bugher, Fairview, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons harissa chili paste
Refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Soak bulgur according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions. In another bowl, combine feta cheese, pine nuts and harissa. Shape each portion of meat mixture around 2 teaspoons feta mixture to cover completely; form into a football shape. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.