Turkish Bulgur Yogurt Kofte - Turkish Food Recipes

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while rice is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, while sour cream is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs in binding, and applesauce is cost-effective.

Soak 2 cups of thin bulgur in 2 cups of boiling water until softened, adding more water if needed while kneading.

Drain excess water from the bulgur and transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 cups of Greek yogurt, 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of dry mint, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bulgur.

Mix until well combined, adding more flour if necessary.

Shape the mixture into small patties or balls and layer on an oven pan with 1/2 cup of flour.

Boil water in a pot and gently add the bulgur kofte to cook until they float to the surface.

Remove from the pot and drain.

Serve warm, drizzled with 5 tablespoons of olive oil and topped with dry mint and red pepper.

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