Vegetarian Kibbeh Nayeh

Ingredients

• 1 butternut pumpkin, cut into cubes
• 3⁄4 cup fine brown Burghul, washed and drained
• 1⁄2 red capsicum
• 1 large onion
• Fresh basil & Mint leaves
• 11⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon baharat (Lebanese mixed spice)
• Red chilli either fresh or flakes
• Salt (Taste as you go)
• Ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add your pumpkin to a pot filled with water and boil till fork tender.

3. 3

   In a food processor or hand held chopper add all the kibbeh ingredients EXCEPT the pumpkin and Burghul and pulse till all combined and blended.

4. 4

   Once your pumpkin is cooked remove from the water and strain. Allow to cool slightly then mash with a fork till nice and smooth, few Lumps are ok. Add the burghul and stir through then place in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the burghul to absorb the pumpkin liquid and thicken up.

5. 5

   Add your blended ingredients to the pumpkin and using your hand knead all the ingredients together till well combined. Have a little taste and adjust the seasoning as you go it may need more chilli or salt.

6. 6

   Serve immediately or place in the fridge to set further. Serve with some fresh mint, onion, raddish and also don't forget olive oil and Lebanese bread