How to Make Armenian Potato Kufta | Vegan Potato Kufta | Eats With Gasia

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative with similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add more nutrients and fiber.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides a similar warm flavor profile.

Boil water in a pot and add potatoes until tender, checking with a fork.

Chop parsley very finely.

Smash the boiled potatoes in a tray.

Add bulgur and a little bit of water to the bulgur, mixing to incorporate.

Add the smashed potatoes and grated onion to the mixture and knead together.

Add red pepper paste, tomato paste, salt, cumin, and red pepper flakes, kneading continuously.

Add about half a cup of olive oil as you mix.

Add parsley to the mixture and combine well.

Roll small pieces of the mixture into balls and squish them to create a design with fingerprints.

Optionally top with parsley, green onions, and tomatoes for presentation.

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