WHEAT BALLS WITH TOMATOES (VEGAN MEATBALLS, AKA KIBBEH HEELAH)

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07/07/07:This recipe is an old Arabic main dish for meatless meatballs. Nowadays, we call this vegan. It is something that I grew up with and just adore. My vegan friends are happy to have such a tasty dish. Served with a fresh salad (if you can top that salad with fresh peppermint, all the better) and a vinegar and olive oil dressing, you will know that you are eating right! 01/06/09: Made this for the church potluck using the juice of only two lemons and using a 6 oz. can of tomato paste. I believe that the flavor was much better. Taste your sauce as you season it! My apologies to Syrinx.

Provided by dogsandwoods

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups bulgur (wheat, finely ground)
1 1/4 cups flour
1 grated onion (and the juice)
1 tablespoon coriander, ground
3 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup oil (preferably olive)
3 onions, sliced in long slivers
3 garlic cloves (at least!)
2 tablespoons ground coriander
5 ounces lemon juice (juice of 5 lemons)

Steps:

  • For Wheat Balls:.
  • Knead with water to form into 1 to 1 1/2" balls.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with water, bring to a boil, gently add balls to water and cook for about twenty minutes.
  • Check the inside of a ball to make certain that they are done. If so, they should not have clumps of flour on the inside.
  • For Sauce:.
  • Bring tomato paste and lemon juice to a low boil, then simmer for fifteen minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fry onions in oil until cooked; add garlic and coriander and cook for another minute.
  • Add to tomato sauce and simmer for half an hour.
  • Pour sauce over kibbeh and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 187.7, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 15.2

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