Bulgur Meatballs (Keftede) Recipe

• 3/4 c. bulgur
• 1/2 c. chickpeas cooked 4 ounce
• 1 lb grnd turkey lean, see note (orig called for 1 lb grnd lamb)
• 1/2 c. bread crumbs (finely crumbled pita bread)
• 1 lrg egg slightly beaten
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1 x clove garlic crushed
• 1 1/2 tsp grnd coriander
• 1 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 c. minced parsley or possibly mint or possibly mix
• 3 Tbsp. virgin extra virgin olive oil or possibly less
• 1 sprg fresh mint for garnish salad leaves for garnish
• 1/3 c. plain lowfat yogurt optional

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