Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

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For a new take on meatballs, try this quick kofta recipe to make flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape meat mixture around soaked wooden skewers and grill them for a more authentic twist. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TURKISH MEATBALLS (KOFTA)

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If you are looking for a tasty main dish meal, try my new Turkish meatballs.

Provided by Will

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground

Time 24m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
1 pound lean ground lamb
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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