Kibbeh with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Kibbeh with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Course: main meals
PointsPlus™ Value: 7
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 26 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate


Enjoy this Middle Eastern specialty on its own, served in pita or over couscous or rice. Swap lean ground beef for the lamb if desired.*

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1 cup(s) Low Fat, Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 medium English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup(s) parsley, and/or mint, fresh, minced
2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced, or to taste
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

Kibbeh
1/2 cup(s) uncooked bulgur
2 cup(s) onion(s), Spanish, diced
1 cup(s) parsley, and/or mint, fresh, packed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pound(s) Lean ground lamb
4 spray(s) cooking spray
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 medium lemon(s), cut into 8 wedges

Instructions
To make yogurt sauce, combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl; refrigerate for 1 hour.


To make kibbeh, place bulgur in a glass bowl and add just enough water to cover it; microwave on high until water is absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fluff bulgur with a fork and allow to cool.


Meanwhile, using a food processor, process onions and parsley (or mint) until very well combined. Add cooked bulgur, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, salt and pepper; process thoroughly. Add lamb, a little at a time, and process until thoroughly combined (or you can combine lamb by hand, if you prefer).


Working with wet hands, form lamb mixture into 16 egg-shape patties (like the size of a jumbo egg).


Coat a very large skillet with cooking spray; set over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon oil; heat oil until it shimmers. Cook 8 patties, until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm; repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve hot, warm or cold with yogurt sauce and lemon wedges. Yields 2 kibbeh and about 1/3 cup sauce per serving.
Notes
*Could affect PointsPlus value.