Delicious Vegan Cigkofte: The Perfect Spicy Meatless Snack

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative with a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: honey

Balsamic vinegar adds sweetness and acidity.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Grate or very finely chop the onion, squeeze the juice, and grate the garlic, then transfer into a large tray.

Add 1 tbsp salt and knead for a few minutes until the onion juice is released and softened.

Add 5 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp chili paste (biber salca), knead and mix until combined.

Add the bulgur, mix and knead for 5 minutes until combined.

Crush the peeled tomatoes or finely grate them using a hand grater.

Add 1/2 of the crushed tomatoes into the bowl.

Knead for 10 minutes until the bulgur soaks the liquid and feels dry.

Soak the isot and pul biber in 1/2 cup olive oil, mix and let them sit for 10 minutes.

Add the soaked spices, the rest of the tomatoes, and knead for another 5 minutes.

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