Middle Eastern Lamb Kofta
Fragrant, skillet-browned lamb kofta gets its classic parsley, onion, cumin, and cinnamon flavor, with cool lemon-zest yogurt alongside. Simple enough for a weeknight, with all the savory character of a favorite grill-house dish.
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Ingredients
- 150 g ground lamb
- ¼ onion, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ cup plain lactose-free yogurt
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Method
- Mix lamb with onion, parsley, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon.
- Shape mixture around metal skewers into slim, even kofta.
- Brown kofta in an oiled skillet, turning until cooked throughout.12 min timer
- Stir lemon zest into yogurt and serve alongside the kofta.
Why it works
- Gluten-free: The kofta and yogurt contain no wheat, barley, rye, malt, or gluten-containing sauces.
- Celiac disease: No gluten-containing grains, flour, breadcrumbs, or packaged seasoning mixes are used.
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