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Provides plant protein, fiber, and unsaturated fats from walnuts.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh (120 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 225 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.6 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 12.7 g of fat and 6.1 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
270
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
34.6g
· 13% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
12.7g
· 16% DV
Fiber
6.1g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 10% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.7 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.42 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 135 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 225 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 338 kcal |
| 2 piece (large) | 180 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 563 kcal |
Calculated from 225 calories per 100 g.
Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh has a shell usually made from fine bulgur and a seasoned filling of walnuts and onions. Recipes vary, but the walnut filling gives this kibbeh a distinctive nutty flavor rather than the meat filling found in many versions.
To make Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh, prepare a pliable bulgur-based shell, fill it with seasoned walnuts, shape the kibbeh, and bake until cooked through. Lightly oiling the outside before baking helps keep the shell from drying out.
Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh often cracks when its bulgur shell is too dry, insufficiently kneaded, or unevenly shaped. Let the bulgur soften fully, knead the dough until smooth and pliable, and avoid packing too much filling inside each piece.
Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh is cooked in an oven rather than submerged in hot oil, so its shell is generally less crisp and less oily. The walnut filling can be used in either style; baking also avoids the need to turn each piece in frying oil.
Serve Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh with a crisp salad, plain yogurt, or a tangy yogurt sauce. Lemon wedges and fresh herbs complement the rich walnut filling, while a light soup can round it out as part of a meal.
Yes, you can freeze Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh after shaping it and before baking. Freeze the pieces spaced apart on a tray, then transfer them to a sealed container; follow your recipe's instructions for whether to bake them from frozen or thaw them first.
Keep Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh intact by using softened fine bulgur and kneading the shell mixture until it holds together smoothly. Shape it with damp hands, seal any thin spots before baking, and make sure the filling is cool enough to handle.
Store cooked Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in the oven to bring back some of the shell's texture; covering it loosely helps keep the outside from drying out.
Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh is usually served warm, after a brief rest out of the oven. Resting helps the shell hold its shape and makes the filling easier to eat; it can also be served at room temperature as part of a spread.
Fine bulgur is typically used for the shell of Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh because it can form a smooth, cohesive dough. Coarser bulgur leaves the shell rougher and harder to shape, so it is not the usual choice for this style of kibbeh.
Vitamins
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.38mg · 60% DV
Copper
0.42mg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
187mg · 27% DV
Magnesium
91mg · 22% DV
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
312mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked Walnut-Stuffed Kibbeh is a baked take on kibbeh, with a bulgur-based outer shell wrapped around a seasoned walnut filling, often mixed with onion. Recipes vary by household and region, but baking gives it a different finish from the familiar fried version.
The shell is tender with a lightly firm bite, while the walnuts bring a rich, slightly crunchy centre. In its Middle Eastern home regions, kibbeh may be served as part of a shared meal; it also works as a substantial snack or vegetarian main for English-speaking readers. Bulgur and walnuts contribute fibre, plant protein and unsaturated fats; a 100 g portion has 5.1 g of fibre. Pair it with salad, lemon and yogurt or a plant-based dip.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.