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Juicy Lebanese Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce

Juicy Lebanese Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce for Quick Dinners

Juicy Lebanese Lamb Kofta with Tahini Sauce is a flavorful, quick dinner option that impresses with its authentic taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta
  • 1 lb Ground Lamb Substitute with ground beef (85% lean) if needed.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped; shallots or green onions can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be substituted.
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander Additional cumin can be used if unavailable.
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can deepen the flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice can be a substitute.
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; fresh mint can be an alternative.
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Sunflower seed butter can be used for a nut-free option.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is best.
  • 1/4 cup Water Warm water to adjust the sauce's consistency.

Equipment

  • Grill or large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your grill or a large skillet to medium-high heat, around 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into small oval patties or onto skewers. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  4. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and warm water in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  5. Cook the kofta for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  6. Serve hot in pita or on a plate, drizzled with tahini sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Refrigerate cooked kofta for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water.

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