Vegetarian Koobideh Kebab

Reimagine a Middle Eastern classic with this irresistible Vegetarian Koobideh Kebab recipe! Crafted from wholesome brown lentils, toasted walnuts, and a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this plant-based version offers a perfect balance of bold flavors and hearty texture. The mixture is molded onto skewers and pan-fried or grilled to golden perfection, making it as satisfying as its traditional counterpart. Ideal for a savory weeknight dinner or a show-stopping addition to your next gathering, these kebabs are served best alongside warm pita, a creamy yogurt dip, and fresh veggies. Simple, nutritious, and utterly delicious, this vegetarian koobideh kebab recipe is sure to become your go-to for meatless grilling!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams brown lentils
• 50 grams walnuts
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 50 grams flour
• 1 egg
• 50 grams parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly and place them in a saucepan with 600 ml of water. Bring them to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the lentils are cooking, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and aromatic. Allow them to cool slightly, then finely chop them.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the onion, and crush the garlic cloves. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped walnuts, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, flour, egg, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Use your hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly until you have a firm mixture. If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs. Form the mixture into kebab shapes around skewers.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat or prepare a grill. If using a pan, cook the kebabs for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. If grilling, preheat your grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Serve the vegetarian koobideh kebabs hot, drizzled with lemon juice, alongside your favorite sides such as pita bread, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or a yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1635.4

Total Fat 76.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.0g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 4120.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 415.6mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 2120.0mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 46.2%