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Zucchini Köfte with Beet-Bulgur Pilaf

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Zucchini Köfte with Beet-Bulgur Pilaf

Zucchini Köfte with Beet-Bulgur Pilaf

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Equipment

  • Hand Mixer - For blending ingredients together smoothly

  • Food Processor - To finely chop and mix vegetables, nuts, and grains

  • Measuring Cups (Set) - Standard kitchen tool for accurately measuring liquid and dry ingredients in volume

  • Measuring Spoons (Set) - Essential for precise measurement of smaller quantities of ingredients

  • Cutting Board - Provides a stable surface to chop vegetables and herbs safely

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile kitchen knife used for chopping, dicing, mincing, and slicing various food items

  • Serrated Bread Knife - Ideal for slicing through bread without crushing it

  • Mandoline Slicer - Helps achieve consistent thickness when slicing vegetables

  • Large Pot with Lid - Suitable for cooking stews, soups, and boiling pasta or grains

  • Medium Saucepan - Used for heating sauces, making roux, and sautéing ingredients

  • Skillet or Frying Pan - Essential for frying foods like zucchini köfte patties

  • Spatula - Useful for stirring, lifting, and turning food items in the pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini (3 medium)

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1/2 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro sprigs

  • 1 cup rinsed and drained canned chickpeas

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1/2 cup plain fine dry bread crumbs

  • About 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 1/4 cups bulgur

  • 1 pound medium beets with greens, beets peeled and diced (1/4 inch), stems discarded, and greens coarsely chopped

  • 4 cups water

  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

  • 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek)

  • 1 teaspooon minced garlic

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Coarsely grate zucchini in a food processor fitted with the medium shredding disk. Toss with 1 teaspoon salt in a colander. Let stand 10 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

Pulse garlic, parsley, and cilantro in food processor until finely chopped.
3

Instruction 3

Wrap zucchini in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and twist to wring out as much liquid as possible.
4

Instruction 4

With a fork, then toss with zucchini, garlic mixture, spices, bread crumbs, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Roll 2-tablespoons portions into balls and chill köfte in a 4-sided sheet pan while making bulgur.
5

Instruction 5

Cook onion and garlic in oil and butter in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in bulgur, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 4 minutes.
6

Instruction 6

Stir in beets (but not greens) and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in greens and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Fluff bulgur with a fork, then sprinkle with almonds.
7

Instruction 7

Heat 1 inch oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Fry köfte in 2 batches, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
8

Instruction 8

Stir together yogurt, garlic, cilantro, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
9

Instruction 9

Serve warm köfte and bulgur with sauce.
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