Spiced Lamb Kofta with Yogurt-Cucumber Dip

Name: Spiced Lamb Kofta with Yogurt-Cucumber Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lbs Ground lamb; 0.5 whole Onion, grated and squeezed dry; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain full-fat; 0.5 cup Cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 tbsp Fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 0 to taste Salt and pepper

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Marcus Lee

Time

30 minutes

Servings

Calories

398

Juicy and aromatic ground lamb patties, seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, grilled or pan-fried, served with a cooling yogurt-cucumber dip.

398

cal

24.7g

protein

5.2g

carbs

30.5g

fat

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground lamb	1 lbs	320	19g	0g	27g
Onion, grated and squeezed dry	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Fresh parsley, chopped	0.25 cup	1	0g	0g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Ground coriander	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Smoked paprika	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cayenne pepper (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Greek yogurt, plain full-fat	1 cup	31	5g	2g	0g
Cucumber, grated and squeezed dry	0.5 cup	2	0g	0g	0g
Fresh mint, chopped	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Lemon juice	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
Salt and pepper	0 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (14)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Ground lamb	1 lbs	320	19g	0g	27g
Onion, grated and squeezed dry	0.5 whole	6	0g	1g	0g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Fresh parsley, chopped	0.25 cup	1	0g	0g	0g
Ground cumin	1 tsp	2	0g	0g	0g
Ground coriander	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Smoked paprika	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Cayenne pepper (optional)	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Greek yogurt, plain full-fat	1 cup	31	5g	2g	0g
Cucumber, grated and squeezed dry	0.5 cup	2	0g	0g	0g
Fresh mint, chopped	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Lemon juice	1 tbsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	1 tbsp	31	0g	0g	4g
Salt and pepper	0 to taste	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 2
Form the lamb mixture into 8-10 elongated oval patties or onto skewers if grilling.
Step 3
Prepare the yogurt-cucumber dip: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook kofta for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
Step 5
Serve kofta immediately with the chilled yogurt-cucumber dip, pita bread, and a side salad.

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