Categories: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tbsp harissa chili paste
• Refrigerated tzatziki sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375. Soak bulgur as directed. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic and seasoning. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide lamb mixture into 18 portions. In another bowl, combine the feta, pine nuts and harissa. Shape each portion of the lamb mixture around 2 tsp feta mixture to cover completely; form into a football shape.

2. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.

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