Spiced Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Spiced Lamb Kofta Kebabs

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Middle-eastern · 40 min · Lamb · high-protein

586 cal 36g protein 34g carbs 34g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb ground lamb
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 pita bread

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Grate the onion and squeeze dry; mince the garlic and mint.
  2. Mix lamb with onion, garlic, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and 1.5 tsp salt until cohesive.
  3. Shape into 8 oval koftas around skewers and chill 15 minutes.
  4. Grill or broil over high heat, turning, 12-14 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  5. Stir a little grated garlic and salt into the yogurt for a sauce.
  6. Serve the koftas in warm pita with the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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