Delicious Traditional Sini Kofte Recipe with Lucine Shahinian

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while rice is often more affordable.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and still provide a similar crunch.

Soak bulgur wheat in water for 30 minutes until softened.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine soaked bulgur, sautéed onion and garlic, ground beef, parsley, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into elongated patties or kebabs.

Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice before baking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh mint and additional parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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