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Çiğ Köfte
Medium 30 min~140 kcal 3/10
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Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds
These Kırıkkale patties knead fine bulgur with sunflower seeds for a shareable snack with crunch.
Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 5~174 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 26 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Fine bulgur
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 Onion
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with hot water and keep it covered until it swells.
5 min05:00 - 2
Add the sunflower seeds, spices, and tomato paste, then knead until the bulgur turns paste-like.
- 3
Squeeze small kofte from the mixture and shape them in your palm without cracking.
- 4
Cook the kofte in a lightly oiled pan for 8 minutes, turning them, and serve warm.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Leaving the sunflower seeds coarse gives the kofte a pleasant crunch.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the kofte warm on a meze plate with a yogurt dip on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 75% match~174
kcal calories
5
g protein
20
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 47%Fat 41%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GLEstimated, 75% match
0.9g
Sugar
0.5g
Fiber
4.5mg
Sodium
0.4g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 26 minutes in total.Is Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds have?
Approximately 174 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 20g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Bulgur Patties with Sunflower Seeds filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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