Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Recipe by Will from allrecipes.com

Dinner 24 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 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
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 181
  • Carbohydrate: 5g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Sugar: 1g

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