Lamb Kofta Skewers
Juicy lamb kofta with parsley, garlic, and a gentle warmth of cinnamon, finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- 450 g ground lamb
- ½ onion, finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- ½ lemon, cut into wedges
Method
- Mix lamb, grated onion, parsley, garlic, cinnamon, oregano, and zest.
- Shape into eight oblong kofta and thread onto metal skewers.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat until hot.
- Brush kofta with oil; cook, turning, until browned and firm.12 min timer
- Rest briefly, then serve with lemon wedges.3 min timer
Why it works
- 65 and over: Fresh lamb, parsley, garlic, and lemon make a simple, freshly cooked plate.
- Crohn's or colitis: Mild cinnamon and oregano season the lamb without chili or alcohol.
- Wheat allergy: The kofta use lamb and herbs, with no wheat or bread crumbs.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil and fresh herbs flavor the kofta without soy.
- Shellfish allergy: The kofta contain lamb and herbs, with no shellfish or shellfish sauce.
- Gluten-free: Lamb and fresh herbs form the kofta without grains or sauces.
- Dairy-free: Olive oil keeps these lamb kofta free of dairy.
- Anti-inflammatory: Lamb is seasoned with parsley, garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
- No pork: Lamb is the only meat in these skewers.
- Tree nut allergy: The kofta use lamb, herbs, and olive oil without nuts.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil and herbs flavor the kofta without milk ingredients.
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