Vegetarian Kofta Kabobs Recipes

VEGETARIAN KOFTA KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the bulgur wheat and vegetable stock in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the adzuki beans, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cilantro, hot sauce, and the egg. Mash with a potato masher or sturdy whisk until fairly smooth. Soak the bread in milk, then squeeze out the excess; add to the bean mixture along with the bulgur. Mix using your hands until everything is well blended. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Wet your hands, and form the kofta into 32 oval shapes. Press onto skewers four at a time. Brush with remaining olive oil. Place on a baking sheet or broiling pan.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn over, brush again with oil, and continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes, until crispy.

A.1. VEGGIE KABOBS

Steps:

• HEAT grill to medium-high heat. REMOVE stems from mushrooms; discard. Cut mushroom caps in half; thread onto 8 skewers alternately with remaining vegetables and pineapple. Brush with oil. MIX A.1. and preserves until blended. GRILL kabobs 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, turning frequently and brushing generously with A.1. mixture.

VEGETABLE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash garlic with salt to form a paste. Stir in the oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and pepper. , Thread vegetables alternately onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place in a shallow pan. Pour garlic mixture over kabobs; let stand for 15 minutes. , Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or just until vegetables are tender, turning frequently.

VEGETARIAN KOFTAS

Steps:

• Cook the adzuki beans in boiling water for 40 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse. Let cool.
• Cook the bulgur wheat in the stock for 10 minutes until the stock is absorbed. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet to fry onion, garlic, and spices for 4-5 minutes.
• In a boil, mix onion, beans, cilantro, seasoning, and eggs and mash with a potato masher. Add the bread crumbs and bulgur wheat and stir well. Cover and chill for 1 hour, until firm.
• With wet hands mold the kofta mixture into 32 oval shapes.
• Press onto skewers, then brush with oil and broil for 5-6 minutes until golden. Turn, and brush with oil and broil again. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Tabbouleh (see other recipe) black olives, and pita bread.

VEGETARIAN KOFTA PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine onion and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until minced. Add ground beef substitute, paprika, Greek seasoning, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper; pulse until well combined. Form mixture into eight 4x2-inch patties.
• Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Fill each pita half with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced onion, 1 tablespoon tzatziki, and a cooked patty.

IMPOSSIBLE™ KOFTA & VEGGIE KEBABS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the Impossible™ Burger, salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, mint, oregano, and onion.
• Cut the yellow and red peppers into ¾-inch pieces and the zucchini in half lengthwise, then into ¾-inch-thick moons.
• Assemble the skewers: Thread 3 pieces of bell pepper and zucchini onto a skewer, leaving about 1½ inches of space at the base. Mold 2 tablespoons of the Impossible™ Burger mixture around the skewer about 1½ inches above the vegetables. Add 3 more pieces of vegetable, another portion of beef, and 3 more vegetables. Repeat to build the remaining kebabs (8 total). Place the kebabs on a plate and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Make the garlic sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse 5 times, until the garlic is minced. Add the yogurt and mayonnaise, and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Preheat the grill to 350°F (180°C).
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil all over the kebabs. Season the vegetables with salt.
• Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the "meat" is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Remove from the grill.
• Meanwhile, brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pita bread. Grill for 45-60 seconds per side, or until lightly toasted. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly, then cut into triangles.
• To serve, divide the arugula, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled red onions among 4 plates. Drizzle with the lemon juice. Place 2 kebabs on each plate and serve immediately with the garlic sauce and grilled pita bread alongside.
• Enjoy!