Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Name: Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground lamb; 2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread; 🥚 1 egg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 🧄 2 cloves garlic; 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried mint; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt; 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

6 Min
6 Servings
$12

Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

6 Min
6 Servings
$12

INGREDIENTS

Meat
- 1 pound lean ground lamb
Staples
- 2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
- 🥚 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil

STEPS

Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.

Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

181

Calories

14
Protein
5
Carbs
12
Fats

💡 Use slightly stale bread to ensure better texture.You can substitute lamb with ground beef if preferred.Serve with a side of rice, pita bread, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.