Vegetarian Keftas with Sesame Sauce
| Preparation: | 20 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 1 h |
| Cooking: | 8 min |
| Total: | 1 h 28 min |
servings
| Category: | Meats and substitutes |
| Subcategory: | Meat Substitutes |
| Source: | Saputo |
Recipe ingredients
- Kefta mixture
- 1 398 mL can (14 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) red onion, chopped coarsely
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) whole oats
- 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.) ground cloves
- 5 mL (1 tsp.) ground cinnamon
- 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp.) ground cumin
- 1 egg
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 150 g (5 oz) Saputo smoked caciocavallo cheese, grated
- 30 mL (2 Tbsp.) fresh coriander, chopped finely
- 15 mL (1 Tbsp.) fresh mint, chopped finely
- 45 mL (3 Tbsp.) toasted pine nuts
- Sesame sauce
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) tahini*
- 45 mL (3 Tbsp.) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Sufficient quantity water
- 45 mL (Tbsp.) grapeseed oil for frying
Preparation
Place all the ingredients for the keftas, except for the coriander, mint and pine nuts, in the food processor. Pulse until just combined (the mixture should not be smooth). Transfer to a bowl, add the remaining 3 ingredients and mix well with a spatula. Shape into 8 sausages 23 cm (5 in) long. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Combine all ingredients for the sauce, using enough water to obtain a pourable consistency. Set aside at room temperature.
In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the keftas until well browned on all sides. Serve hot with the sesame sauce. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, if desired.
Suggestion
Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds. It can be found in jars or tubs in most food stores. Keep it in the refrigerator and stir it well before using, since the oil tends to separate and rise to the top.
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