Sweet Potato Kibbeh

Author Notes

Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern dish usually made with ground meat (lamb), bulghur and spices. My mother-in-law is Labenese, and she once made pumpkin kibbeh. We almost finished the whole pan in one sitting, my husband and I couldn't stop eating it. I made a few variations to her recipe, I use sweet potato, less olive oil, and ground coriander. This side dish is guaranteed to please both vegetarians and omnivores. - Krystal Ford —Krystal Ford

Test Kitchen Notes

I was surprised at how flavorful this dish was with so few ingredients and ground coriander as the only spice. It was fragrant and enticing with a floral undertone. And, boy, is it filling! A tiny serving of this would suffice as a side dish; I think it's actually better suited as a vegetarian main course. Be aware that this recipe makes quite a lot -- as a main dish, it could easily feed 8 hungry people and as a side dish, you could feed a small army. The only thing I would change is that the onions never really softened or sweetened so they were a little harsh, so I would either use a sweet onion or saute them first before cooking. —vrunka