Mushroom and Walnut Kibbeh Patties

Mushroom and walnut kibbeh patties combine bulgur, earthy mushrooms, walnuts, and warm spices, then bake until crisp for an easy vegetarian main dish.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 35 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 8 oz mushrooms
• 0.5 medium onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cooked bulgur
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground allspice
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly oil it. (about 10 min) — 425°F
2. Finely chop the mushrooms and onion. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the mushrooms and onion for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring often, until the moisture has evaporated and the vegetables are lightly browned. (about 9 min) — Medium-high
3. Combine the cooked bulgur, walnuts, sautéed vegetables, cumin, allspice, salt, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Mix until evenly incorporated. (about 3 min)
4. Shape the mixture into 8 equal patties about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. (about 8 min)
5. Bake for 12 minutes, then flip the patties and bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, until both sides are crisp and the centers reach 160°F. (about 22 min) — 425°F
6. Rest the patties for 5 minutes before serving. (about 5 min)