Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs). This makes a spicy and healthy version of one of my favorite dishes. Serve with tabbouleh, pita bread and olives for a wonderful feast. Black beans or chickpeas can be substituted for adzuki beans. Adjust hot sauce and garlic to your tastes.

Brief

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur

2 cups vegetable broth or stock

1 (18.75 ounce) can adzuki beans

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion

finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 egg

beaten

1 cup stale whole wheat bread cubes

1 cup skim milk

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 (12-inch) skewers

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Combine the bulgur wheat and vegetable stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil then simmer for about 10 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large bowl combine the adzuki beans 2 tablespoons of olive oil onion garlic cumin coriander cilantro hot sauce and the egg. Mash with a potato masher or sturdy whisk until fairly smooth. Soak the bread in milk then squeeze out the excess; add to the bean mixture along with the bulgur. Mix using your hands until everything is well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 4

Wet your hands and form the kofta into 32 oval shapes. Press onto skewers four at a time. Brush with remaining olive oil. Place on a baking sheet or broiling pan.

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn over brush again with oil and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes until crispy.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 311.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 56.6g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 23.9mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 402.2IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 85.6mcg 21%

Calcium: 83.6mg 8%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 60.9mg 22%

Potassium: 255.5mg 7%

Sodium: 343.2mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 57.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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