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Spiced Chickpea & Lentil Kibbeh with Tahini-Yogurt Drizzle & Herbed Tabbouleh

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 2 · medium

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Spiced Chickpea & Lentil Kibbeh with Tahini-Yogurt Drizzle & Herbed Tabbouleh

Lebanese-inspired baked kibbeh made with a hearty blend of chickpeas and brown lentils, aromatic spices, and pine nuts, served alongside bright parsley-mint tabbouleh with a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce. A satisfying vegetarian dinner celebrating Levantine flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, or 1 cup cooked
  • 1 can chickpeas, 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook lentils according to package directions (about 20 minutes), drain and cool completely. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Soak bulgur in 3/4 cup hot water for 10 minutes until softened. Drain excess liquid.

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