Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Wheat Balls with Tomatoes (Vegan Meatballs, Aka Kibbeh Heelah)
Bulgur and coriander come together in this Lebanese side dish, simmered on the stove.
1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Medium
4
Ingredients
Wheat balls
Sauce for wheat balls
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 45 min · Cook 45 min · 90 min total
- medium
- 1
For Wheat Balls:. Knead with water to form into 1 to 1 1/2" balls. Fill a large pot halfway with water, bring to a boil, gently add balls to water and cook for about twenty minutes.
- 2
Check the inside of a ball to make certain that they are done. If so, they should not have clumps of flour on the inside.
- 3
For Sauce:. Bring tomato paste and lemon juice to a low boil, then simmer for fifteen minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, fry onions in oil until cooked; add garlic and coriander and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add to tomato sauce and simmer for half an hour. Pour sauce over kibbeh and serve.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



