High protein Kibbi
Hind Alwan
12 servings
30 minutes
280
Middle Eastern
Main Course
High-Protein
14g per serving
A nutritious, high-protein take on traditional kibbi, featuring a flavorful cheese filling.
Ingredients
Kibbi Dough
- 500 g minced meat (triple minced)
- 2.5 cups fine burgul, soaked and drained
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp mild ground pepper
- 1/2 cup cold water, added gradually
Filling
- 400 g real feta cheese
- 200 g cottage cheese
- 1–2 tbsp yogurt
Directions
- Add the minced meat, soaked burgul, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend while gradually adding the cold water until the mixture becomes smooth and pliable.
- In a bowl, mix the feta cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt until creamy.
- Take a portion of the kibbi dough and flatten it in your hand.
- Add a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center.
- Seal and shape into oval kibbi pieces.
- Place on a tray and chill for 20–30 minutes before cooking.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden, or air fry until crisp outside.