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Kibbeh Nayyeh

Kibbeh Nayyeh — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

15 min2 servesmedium

Kibbeh Nayyeh — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

426

kcal

14g

Protein

18g

Carbs

34g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • pomegranate300 g
  • tomato2 tbsp
  • eggplant4
  • rice200 g
  • chicken200 g
  • lemon200 g
  • onion100 ml
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for kibbeh nayyeh and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Kibbeh Nayyeh take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Kibbeh Nayyeh vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are pomegranate, tomato, eggplant.