TURKISH MEATBALLS (KOFTA)

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) image

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