Fit Çiğ Köfte – Meatless Vegan Bulgur Balls

A completely meatless, vegan Turkish classic kneaded from bulgur, tomato paste, walnuts and spices; a fibre-rich, satisfying snack.

Total
25 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
265 kcal

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Fit Çiğ Köfte – Meatless Vegan Bulgur Balls

In short

Fit Çiğ Köfte – Meatless Vegan Bulgur Balls contains 265 calories per serving: 8 g protein, 46 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat. It takes 25 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This fit çiğ köfte offers a meatless, vegan take on the traditional recipe with bulgur, tomato paste, walnuts and spices. Rich in fibre and low in fat, it is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a filling, healthy snack.

Method

  1. 1

    Put the bulgur in a bowl and add the tomato and red pepper pastes.

  2. 2

    Pour the hot water over it, stir and leave to soak for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the grated onion and crushed garlic.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cumin, red pepper flakes and ground walnuts.

  5. 5

    Add the olive oil and knead the mixture by hand for 8-10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Keep kneading until the bulgur softens and the mixture comes together.

  7. 7

    Finally, mix in the finely chopped parsley.

  8. 8

    Shape in your palm and serve with lettuce leaves and lemon.

Tips

  • Don't skip resting the mixture so the bulgur softens fully.
  • Adjust the heat to your taste with the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for a day to let the flavours settle.

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