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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

Serves
4

Ingredients

Wheat balls

Sauce for wheat balls

Time
Prep 45 min · Cook 45 min · 90 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 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. 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. 3

    For Sauce:. Bring tomato paste and lemon juice to a low boil, then simmer for fifteen minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, fry onions in oil until cooked; add garlic and coriander and cook for another minute.

  5. 5

    Add to tomato sauce and simmer for half an hour. Pour sauce over kibbeh and serve.

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