Zucchini Kofte with Beet-Bulgur Pilaf

Zucchini kofte is a popular vegetarian dish in Turkish cuisine. It is often served as an appetizer or main course and is enjoyed for its flavorful and nutritious ingredients.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Zucchini Kofte with Beet-Bulgur Pilaf

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Zucchini
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 300 gram Beet
• 1 cup Bulgur
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, ground flaxseed, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Shape the mixture into small patties.
5. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the zucchini kofte until golden brown on both sides.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
7. Transfer the fried kofte to a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, cook the beet-bulgur pilaf. Grate the beet and set aside.
9. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté the grated beet for 2 minutes.
10. Add bulgur and vegetable broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the bulgur is cooked.
11. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh mint leaves.
12. Serve the zucchini kofte with the beet-bulgur pilaf.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.