Vegan Lebanese Potato Kibbeh (Kibbet Batata)
Delightful vegan Lebanese potato kibbeh aka kibbet batata is made with fluffy mashed potato, fine bulgur, fragrant fresh herbs and spices that are charmingly finished with extra virgin olive oil.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 750 gram Potato peeled, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup Fine bulgur
- 1 teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice
- 1 large Onion peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup Thyme leaves fresh
- ¼ cup Basil leaves fresh
- 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1½ teaspoon Cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin + extra for topping
- Boiling water for soaking fine bulgur
Instructions
- Wash and rinse fine bulgur, then add to a bowl and submerge in 2cm (¾") of boiling water. Set aside until all the water has been absorbed.1 cup Fine bulgur, Boiling water
- In a food processor add all herbs, onion, Lebanese 7 spice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Process until this mixture is turned into a finely chopped paste.1 teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice, 1 large Onion, ¼ cup Thyme leaves, ¼ cup Basil leaves, 2 teaspoon Salt, 1½ teaspoon Cracked black pepper, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- In a mixing bowl, add cold plain mashed potato and the processed ingredients and combine using hands, ensuring the texture is smooth. Spread potato kibbeh onto a flat plate and make indents on the surface. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Serve cold.750 gram Potato
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Notes
Time doesn't account for cooling mash down. Potatoes should be peel and quartered before boiling to speed up the cooking time.
There may be left overs.
Cold plain mashed potato and hydrated bulgur are best used when combining the ingredients, so it's best to allow the potato mash to cool down.
When processing the herbs and onion, you will need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times.
Potato kibbeh is perfect to be served with taboule.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg