Lentil Kibbeh – Recipe for Preparing Lentil Kibbeh

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Lentil Kibbeh – Recipe for Preparing Lentil Kibbeh

Lentil kibbeh is a delicious dish that is easy to prepare, affordable, and made with readily available ingredients. It is also packed with high nutritional value. In this article, we provide the ingredients for four servings and detailed preparation steps, hoping you enjoy this flavorful dish.

Ingredients for Lentil Kibbeh

Lentil Kibbeh


For the Kibbeh:

  • 2 cups of washed split red lentils.
  • 1½ cups of washed fine bulgur.
  • 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • 3 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley.
  • 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon of red pepper paste.
  • ¾ cup of vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon of red chili powder.
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin.

For the Salad:

  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced.
  • 2 medium-sized onions, diced.
  • ¼ cup of chopped parsley.

For Garnishing:

  • Paprika (as desired).

How to Prepare Lentil Kibbeh

Step 1: Cook the Lentils

  1. In a suitable pot, combine 4½ cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the lentils and cook over medium heat until fully tender and the water is absorbed (be careful to avoid sticking).
  2. Remove the pot from heat.

Step 2: Prepare the Kibbeh Mixture

  1. Add the fine bulgur, red pepper paste, cumin, and red chili powder to the cooked lentils. Stir the mixture well, cover, and let it cool completely.
  2. In another pot, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onions until golden brown.
  3. Add the sautéed onions and chopped parsley to the lentil and bulgur mixture. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into small patties. The lentil kibbeh patties are now ready.

Step 3: Prepare the Salad

  1. Combine the diced tomatoes, onions, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Mix well.

Step 4: Serve and Garnish

  1. Arrange the lentil kibbeh patties on a serving platter alongside the salad.
  2. Sprinkle paprika over both the kibbeh patties and the salad for garnish.

Your Lentil Kibbeh is now ready! Serve it to your family or guests as a healthy and flavorful dish. Bon appétit!

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