Spinach Filled Pumpkin Koftas
A different way to enjoy pumpkin and spinach together! Like a hearty meatball but filled with spinach and feta. These are great on their own or served on a green salad. Enjoy some tabbouleh or hummus alongside to round out the meal.
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Yield 6 koftas
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 cup Bulgur
- 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Mint chopped
- 1/4 tsp Each Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- 2 cups Canola Oil (approx) divided
- 1 pkg Baby Spinach (142 g)
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring broth and smoked paprika to boil; add bulgur and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender. Let cool completely. Stir in pumpkin, flour, garlic, mint and half each of the salt and pepper; set aside.
- In a skillet heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium high heat and wilt spinach with oregano and remaining salt and pepper. Drain any water and gently squeeze. Chop spinach and let cool slighty. Stir in feta.
- Divide bulgur mixture into 6 mounds. Spoon spinach in centre and shape the pumpkin mixture around the filling into an oval shape.
- Heat remaining oil in small deep saucepan to 365 F (185 C). Fry koftas 1 or 2 at at time, for about 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel lined plate before serving.
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Filled Pumpkin Koftas
Per
126 g
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
2.5
g
16
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fibre
3
g
13
%
Sugars
2
g
2
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
260
mg
11
%
Vitamin A
5000
IU
100
%
Vitamin C
12.4
mg
15
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
1.8
mg
10
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards