Lamb Kofta Skewers with Parsley and Zucchini
Juicy skillet-cooked lamb kofta keeps its classic parsley, onion and warm cinnamon character, with grated zucchini tucked into every bite. Fresh mint finishes the grown-up skewers.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g ground lamb
- 2 zucchini, coarsely grated
- 1 onion, finely grated
- 20 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 10 g fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Squeeze grated zucchini dry; combine with lamb, onion, parsley, garlic, and cinnamon.
- Shape into small oval kofta around skewers, pressing the mixture firmly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook kofta, turning often, until browned and 160°F/71°C inside.12 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share; return it to the skillet with water, cover, and cook until tender.5 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Stir mint into the remaining kofta and serve warm.
Kids’ plate: Lamb Kofta Bites
On the plate: Plain lamb kofta bites with soft zucchini mixed in, set aside before the mint.
Make it a game: Make a little kofta garden: parsley is the green grass and each bite can visit the garden when ready.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: No soy, seaweed or gluten-containing grains; lamb, zucchini and fresh herbs make up the kofta.
- Gluten-free: Lamb and vegetables bind the kofta, with no grain products or sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, lamb, zucchini and fresh herbs bring the flavour without added sugar or seed oils.
- Pregnant: Nothing in it is raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini is mixed into the kofta, served in small, thin lamb pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild cinnamon-seasoned lamb kofta has no spicy heat.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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