Vegan kibbe
Prep time overnight
Cook time overnight
4
Dietary Vegetarian
A traditional Middle Eastern dish popular in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, Kibbe is a grain mixture bsed on bulgar wheat. This vegetarian version is simply baked in the oven, but is often made into patties and filled with meat or vegetables.
Method
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Bring 150ml/5fl oz water to the boil, add the salt and stir. Then add the oats and reduce the heat.
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Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, then remove from the heat and put into a bowl. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
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Add the bulgar wheat and any water remaining from soaking to the bowl.
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Heat the olive oil in a frying pay, and saute the garlic, add the onions and pimentos and cook until soft.
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Put into a bowl along with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste, mix well and put in a greased baking dish. Bake 1 hour.
Ingredients
- 225g/8oz bulgar wheat, soaked overnight in 570ml/1 pint water
- 150ml/5fl oz water
- ¼ tsp salt
- 55g/2oz rolled oats
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 55g/2oz pimentos, chopped
- 1 celery stick, finely chopped
- ½ tsp dried sage,
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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