Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups plain nonfat greek-style yogurt

1 cup shredded seeded cucumber

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 cup uncooked bulgur

2 cups cold water

1 pound lean ground lamb (20% fat)

1/4 cup minced shallots

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. Combine first 6 ingredients; chill.
2. Combine bulgur and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes; drain bulgur through a fine sieve, pressing out excess liquid. Combine bulgur, lamb, and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) in a food processor; process just until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Form lamb mixture into 20 (2 1/2-inch) football-shaped meatballs.
3. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to pan; cook 12 minutes, browning on all sides. Serve with sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com