Who says Turkish delicacies and a vegan lifestyle aren't compatible? With our delicious Köfte recipe you can easily prepare the Turkish classic yourself - and also in the vegan version. Whether as a main course, for the next picnic or as a party snack: Vegan köfte are always a good idea! 😉

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Ingredients for the vegan köfte recipe

For the preparation of the vegan Köfte you need the following ingredients:

• 200g green spelt
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 bunch parsley
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• Salt, bell pepper, paprika, cumin

Do not worry if you do not have all the spices at home. Just try it and let your creativity run wild! 😉

Step 1: Cook green spelt

Before you start shaping the köfte, you first need to cook the green spelt. Put it in a pot with 400 ml of water and let it simmer for about 20 minutes. Then drain it and let it cool down a bit.

Step 2: Prepare the onions and garlic

While the green spelt is cooking, you can peel and finely chop the onions and garlic. Then saute the onions in a pan with a little oil until translucent. Add the garlic and stew briefly. 👅

Step 3: Prepare dough

The next step is to mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Put the green spelt, onions, garlic, chopped parsley, tomato paste and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Now add the spices: salt, bell pepper, paprika and cumin. Mix all these ingredients until you get a uniform dough.

Step 4: Shape and fry the köfte

Now creativity is needed! Shape the dough into small "sausages". Then fry the Köfte in a pan until crispy all around. Voilà, your delicious veganese Köfte recipe is ready to enjoy! 😋

This vegan köfte recipe shows that Turkish cuisine can also do without meat and still tastes delicious. Try it out and see for yourself! 😊

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.