Paleo Kibbeh

Delight your taste buds with this Paleo Kibbeh, a healthy twist on the Middle Eastern classic, crafted to suit grain-free and gluten-free diets. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef with a flavorful blend of cauliflower "rice," fresh parsley, mint, and aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, and cumin. Toasted pine nuts add a nutty crunch, perfectly layered between a savory meat and vegetable mix for an irresistible balance of textures. Baked to golden perfection and infused with olive oil, every bite of this protein-packed paleo recipe is bursting with bold, vibrant flavors. Serve it warm with a refreshing salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s paleo-friendly and perfect for family dinners or meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 1 head Cauliflower
• 1 medium Onion
• 50 grams Fresh parsley
• 10 grams Fresh mint
• 50 grams Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until it forms a rice-like texture. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Chop the onion, parsley, and mint finely and add them to the mixing bowl with the cauliflower.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the bowl, along with the ground allspice, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together well using your hands until it forms a cohesive mixture.

Step 5

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Set aside.

Step 6

Divide the mixture into two equal parts. Spread one part of the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a base layer.

Step 7

Scatter the toasted pine nuts evenly over the base layer.

Step 8

Take the remaining mixture and spread it over the pine nuts, pressing down gently to form a smooth top layer.

Step 9

Brush the top layer with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil for a nice glaze.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is browned and the kibbeh is cooked through.

Step 11

Allow it to cool slightly before slicing into squares or diamonds. Serve warm with a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1400.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1958.1

Total Fat 153.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.9g
Cholesterol 354.0mg	0%
Sodium 3644.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 107.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 380.3mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 4176.1mg	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: 67.3%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 11.8%