Paleo Brazilian Kibe

Elevate your dinner table with this Paleo Brazilian Kibe, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a traditional Middle Eastern-inspired Brazilian dish. This recipe swaps the usual bulgur wheat with tender cauliflower rice, making it completely grain-free and paleo-friendly while maintaining its iconic texture and aroma. Packed with ground beef, fresh herbs like mint and parsley, and the warm, earthy spices of cumin and allspice, this baked dish is both hearty and aromatic. Pine nuts add a delightful crunch, and a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice ties everything together with a fresh, zesty finish. Perfect as a main dish for family meals or gatherings, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe comes together in under 90 minutes and pairs beautifully with crisp greens or a paleo yogurt sauce for a complete meal bursting with vibrant flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 250 grams Cauliflower rice
• 1 large Onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 1 cup Fresh parsley
• 50 grams Pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, mint, and parsley.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cauliflower rice, chopped onion, garlic, mint, parsley, and pine nuts.

Step 4

Add the ground cumin, allspice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, and mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice, and mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 6

Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil and transfer the meat mixture into it. Press the mixture down with a spatula to form an even layer.

Step 7

Score the top of the mixture in a diamond pattern with a knife.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the kibe is cooked through and the top is nicely browned.

Step 9

Allow the kibe to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Optionally, serve with a side of fresh greens or a paleo-friendly yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1399.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2078.3

Total Fat 155.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.7g
Cholesterol 331.9mg	0%
Sodium 4036.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 115.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1052.6mg	0%
Iron 40.3mg	0%
Potassium 4585.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 16.3%