When it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, few dishes are as iconic as kibbeh. This delectable dish features a crispy outer shell made from bulgur wheat and minced meat, enveloping a savory filling that often includes nuts, spices, and vegetables. In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate butternut squash kibbeh with spiced feta. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of kibbeh-making, we'll guide you through every step of the process. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of kibbeh, where flavors dance and textures ignite your senses.
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH KIBBEH WITH SPICED FETA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and bake, flesh side down, on a cookie sheet until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly, scrape out the flesh, then purée in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until nut brown, about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté the onion and pepper until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika and 1 teaspoon of baharat, followed by 2 cups of the squash. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the bulgur and remove from the heat. Cover tightly for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the brown butter.
- Stir together the feta, the remaining baharat, sumac, chilies and parsley, making the mixture as creamy as possible. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill 8 1/2-cup ramekins each with a scant 1/2 cup of the bulgur mixture. With your fingers, compress the bulgur to form a large well in the center of each (the bulgur will creep up the sides). Fill each well with 2 heaping teaspoons of feta and use the displaced bulgur to seal in the cheese. Set the ramekins on a cookie sheet and bake until hot, about 15 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the inside of the ramekins, unmold the kibbeh and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND FETA PIE
Sweet caramelized onions and roasted butternut squash (called butternut pumpkin in Aussieland), teamed with feta cheese and partially encased in pastry. The roasting intensifies the sweet flavor of the squash and gives it a creamy texture, nicely balanced by the feta. Reduce the amount of fresh herb if you prefer. Preparation time does not include cooling.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C), with rack positioned in the middle.
- Place the squash and unpeeled garlic in a bowl, drizzle over 2 tablespoons olive oil, and mix well.
- Transfer the squash and garlic to a baking tray lined with baking paper, and place in the oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until squash is just tender and starting to brown.
- Place the squash in a large bowl, leave to cool, and reserve the garlic to one side.
- While the squash is roasting, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the onion caramelizes.
- Remove from heat, add onions to the squash in the bowl, and allow to cool thoroughly.
- Squeeze out the flesh from the reserved garlic, and add to the squash with the feta cheese and the herb of your choice.
- Mix the squash, onion and feta mixture together gently, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the pastry circle on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Pile the filling on top of the pastry, leaving a 2 1/2 inch (6cm) border.
- Fold the pastry edge up (overlapping as necessary) to partially cover the filling.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until pastry is crisp and golden.
- Cover the vegetables loosely with foil if they look to be over-browning.
WINTER SQUASH, SAUSAGE & FETA BAKE
This time of year, I can't resist butternut squash, with its bright color and fall flavor. It helps make this casserole a guaranteed hit at potlucks. -Craig Simpson, Savannah, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onions and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and onions are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., In a large bowl, combine oil, rosemary, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and remaining pepper flakes. Add butternut and acorn squash, cheese, red peppers and sausage mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to an ungreased shallow roasting pan. Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH FETA CHEESE
This is one of my favorite fall dishes: baked butternut squash with a creamy, cheese topping. Try it! You won't regret it.
Provided by lilifee
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Distribute butternut squash wedges like shingles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine cream, creme fraiche, garlic, and bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and nutmeg. Pour cream mixture over pumpkin on the baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is browned on top and squash is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 152.4 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
GARLIC-FETA ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CHICKEN
This is just something I threw together when I had a bunch of butternut squash that I needed to use. It turned out really tasty, so I decided to write it down.
Provided by Khaos WolfKat
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Mix butternut squash, chicken, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, pepper, and sea salt together in a roasting pan.
- Roast in preheated oven, stirring every ten minutes or so, until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the squash cubes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 583.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
FETA-STUFFED KIBBEH WITH HARISSA
There are countless versions of kibbeh recipes throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation of this delicious dish. You can even substitute ground beef for the lamb. -Chris Bugher, Fairview, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Soak bulgur according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions. In another bowl, combine feta cheese, pine nuts and harissa. Shape each portion of meat mixture around 2 teaspoons feta mixture to cover completely; form into a football shape. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
ROASTED SQUASH WITH SOUR CHERRIES, SPICED SEEDS & FETA
Serve this squash or pumpkin dish as a smart vegetarian main or dinner party side, packed with contrasting flavours such as sweet honey, sour cherries and salty crumbled cheese
Provided by Cassie Best
Time 1h5m
Yield Serves 4 as a main or 6-8 as a side
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a large baking tray with baking parchment. Arrange the squash or pumpkin wedges on the tray and drizzle with oil. Season well, put in the oven and roast for 35-45 mins or until tender (different varieties will take varying amounts of time, so check by pressing the flesh with a knife - it should be very tender when cooked).
- Meanwhile, prepare the spiced seeds. Wash and dry the seeds from your squash, removing any stringy bits. Mix the seeds, spices and oil on another baking tray lined with baking parchment, season well and toss together. Put on the shelf below the squash and roast together for the final 10 mins, stirring now and then, until toasted.
- Put the vinegar, honey and cherries in a small pan. Simmer gently for 2-3 mins until the cherries are plump and the dressing has reduced by half. Stir in a pinch of salt and the sesame oil, remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 mins.
- To serve, arrange a layer of warm wedges on a platter. Drizzle over the syrupy dressing and cherries, the seeds and mint leaves. Finally, scatter with feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
BRAISED BUTTERNUT SQUASH IN SPICED COCONUT GRAVY
Butternut squash gets braised in a coconut sauce with chile, cayenne, and turmeric for a vegetarian and vegan-friendly Thanksgiving main dish.
Provided by Rachel Gurjar
Time 40m
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook squash, a cut side down, until browned underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn onto other cut sides and cook, undisturbed, until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add shallots, garlic, and ginger to same skillet. Cook, stirring often, until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, salt, chile powder, cayenne, and turmeric. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; return squash to skillet and spoon some sauce over. Cover and cook until squash is fork-tender, 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast almonds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- Remove squash from heat, uncover, and squeeze lime juice over. (If oil starts to separate from sauce while squash sits, gently whisk to emulsify before serving.) Top with almonds and cilantro. Serve with rice if desired.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to make the kibbeh filling. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife to cut the butternut squash into small cubes. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the kibbeh. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the kibbeh with your favorite dipping sauce. Tahini sauce, yogurt sauce, or tomato sauce are all good options.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash kibbeh is a delicious and unique dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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