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Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs

Name: Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon canola oil; Hot cooked couscous; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges; 3 tablespoons minced red onion; Fresh mint leaves; 2 lemons, cut into wedges

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 02, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves
2 lemons, cut into wedges

Directions

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In a 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 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

4 meatballs with 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/2 tomato: 339 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

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