Vegetarian mains
Baqleh al-Hummus
A traditional dish and a widely known popular food in Lebanon... Baqleh al-Hummus, as some call it, may have a different name in other regions. It can be a vegetarian dish, or meat can be added to it, as in this recipe.
Baqleh al-Hummus is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish!
Ingredients
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- 500 g coarsely ground meat
- 2 cups coarse burghul
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 8 tomatoes, also finely chopped
- Spices and salt
Method
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- Place a pot on the heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil with the onion...
- Stir until the onion softens, then add the meat and stir until cooked through...
- Add the tomatoes, meat spices, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of cinnamon
- Then add hot water (about 1.5 liters), then add the burghul, chickpeas, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Leave to boil over low heat for half an hour, then turn off the heat....
- Baqleh al-Hummus is served with vegetables and yogurt...
- Note: Baqleh al-Hummus can also be prepared without meat, turning this recipe into a fully vegetarian dish, depending on each person's taste and preference...
Recipe tags
Vegetarian mainsLevant
