Middle Eastern Lamb Kofta with Zucchini and Lemon Yogurt
Juicy parsley-and-garlic lamb kofta comes with tender golden zucchini, brown rice, and a cool lemony dip.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 300 g ground lamb
- 15 g flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 120 g brown rice, uncooked
- 80 g gluten-free plain yogurt alternative, unsweetened, dairy-free
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Method
- Cook the rice until tender, then fluff and cover.30 min timer
- Mix lamb with parsley, garlic, and cinnamon; shape into short skewers.
- Pan-sear lamb skewers, turning until browned and cooked through.12 min timer
- Sauté zucchini in olive oil until tender with golden edges.7 min timer
- Stir lemon zest into the yogurt alternative and serve alongside.
Why it works
- PCOS: Lamb, zucchini, and brown rice pair protein and vegetables without added sugar.
- Gluten-free: Plain brown rice and gluten-free labeled ingredients keep gluten out.
- Anti-inflammatory: Lamb, zucchini, parsley, garlic, and olive oil make a vegetable-forward plate.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: The kofta has no soy, seaweed, or kelp, and the rice is plain.
- No spicy food: Parsley, garlic, and a little cinnamon season the kofta without heat.
- Picky eater: Simple grilled-style lamb, mild zucchini, rice, and a separate dip keep flavors familiar.
- Milk allergy: The lemon dip uses a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
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