Title: Fast&fit: Beef Kibbe Patties
Categories: Beef Mideast
Yield: 4 Servings

1/2	c	Bulgur
1	sm	Onion, finely chopped
2	tb	Pine nuts, or chop almonds
2	tb	Lemon juice
1	ts	Salt
1	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Cayenne pepper [optl]
1	lb	Ground beef
		Plain yogurt

In bowl, cover bulgur with boiling water; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, pressing to squeeze out water.

In bowl, combine bulgur, onion, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper; mix in ground beef. shape into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.

In non-stick skillet, cook patties over medium heat, in batches if necessary and turning once, for 8 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

Serve with yogurt.

Similar to Lebanese Kibbe but quicker to make.

Per serving: about 330 calories, 22 g Protein, 20 g fat, 17 g carbohydrate

Source: Canadian Living magazine Oct 94 Presented in article by Vicki Burns: "Fast & Fit: Hamburger Gets Help"

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