Vegan Lebanese Kafta

Elevate your plant-based cooking game with this irresistible Vegan Lebanese Kafta! Made from protein-packed chickpeas, fragrant fresh parsley, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, allspice, and cinnamon, this recipe delivers all the traditional Middle Eastern flavors you crave in a fully vegan format. The mixture, bound with rolled oats and enriched with a touch of tomato paste, is shaped into oval patties and baked to golden perfection—no frying required! Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these herby and spiced kafta are ideal for stuffing into pita bread, layering into wraps, or serving alongside vibrant salads. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is a wholesome and flavorful way to bring Lebanese cuisine to your table, completely plant-based.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roughly chopped onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, allspice, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and peeled garlic cloves.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture until it becomes a coarse but well combined texture, ensuring not to over-process into a paste.

Step 5

Add the olive oil, rolled oats, and tomato paste to the processor, and pulse a few more times until the oats are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into a bowl and use your hands to shape it into small oval-shaped patties or traditional sausage-like shapes, about 1 inch thick.

Step 7

Place the patties on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 8

After 15 minutes, flip the patties carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 9

Serve the vegan kafta warm with pita bread, salad, or in wraps. Enjoy your flavorful Lebanese dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(823.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1131.3

Total Fat 42.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3830.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 404.9mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2308.0mg	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: 32.9%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 53.2%