Kibbeh Samak

Kibbeh Samak is a vegan twist on the traditional Lebanese seafood dish, featuring flavorful spiced chickpeas shaped into patties and served with a zesty tahini sauce. This delightful dish captures the essence of the Mediterranean with its aromatic herbs and spices, making it a perfect meal for seafood lovers seeking a plant-based option.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 200 grams
• Red onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted

Steps

1. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before use.
2. In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, red onion, parsley, mint, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is well combined but still has some texture.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Shape the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm in diameter.
5. Heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Serve the kibbeh samak hot, drizzled with tahini sauce and topped with toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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