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Lebanese Kibbeh Nayyeh-Style Bowl served and ready to eat
Middle Eastern Dinner Lunch Meat Recipes

Lebanese Kibbeh Nayyeh-Style Bowl

A cooked, family-friendly take on Lebanese kibbeh — bulgur and seasoned lamb with herbs and tahini sauce.

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15 minPrep
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15 minCook
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3Serves
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Ingredients

  • 400g lamb mince
  • 1 cup fine bulgur, soaked
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Handful parsley and mint
  • For tahini sauce: 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon, 1 garlic, water
  • Olive oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the lamb with the onion and spices until cooked through.
  2. Drain the bulgur and stir into the lamb.
  3. Mix in plenty of fresh herbs.
  4. Whisk the tahini sauce, loosening with water.
  5. Plate the lamb mixture, drizzle with sauce and a glug of olive oil.
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Tara’s tips

  • Plenty of fresh herbs is essential.
  • A pinch of sumac on top brightens it.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with flatbread and salad.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Vegetarian version?

Replace lamb with sautéed mushrooms and chopped walnuts.

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