Lamb Kofta with Rice and Lemon
Juicy, herb-packed lamb kofta gets crisp edges in the skillet, with fluffy rice and bright lemon at the table.
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Ingredients
- 340 g ground lamb
- ½ yellow onion, finely grated
- 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 150 g gluten-free rice, uncooked
Method
- Cook rice until tender, then keep covered off heat.
- Mix lamb, onion, parsley, garlic, cumin and coriander until combined.
- Shape into short kofta and brown in a hot oiled skillet.
- Turn and cook until browned and 160°F inside.12 min timer
- Serve kofta over rice with lemon wedges.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free rice and fresh seasonings keep the kofta meal free of grain-based gluten.
- Milk allergy: Lamb, rice, herbs and olive oil make this meal without dairy.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The meal uses no soy, seaweed or kelp.
- Fish allergy: Lamb kofta and rice contain no fish.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil seasons the lamb without soy or soy-based sauces.
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