Gluten-Free Turkey Kofta Rice Bowl
Juicy saffron-and-garlic kofta, cool cucumber and sweet carrot, and a tangy dill-yogurt spoonful make a satisfying rice bowl.
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Ingredients
- 200 g ground turkey, 15–20% fat
- 0.4 tsp salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 0.1 g ground saffron
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cucumber, cut into thin ribbons
- 1 carrot, coarsely grated
- 80 g plain lactose-free yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 150 g cooked white rice
Method
- Mix turkey with salt, garlic, saffron, and cumin; shape into kofta.
- Brown kofta in hot olive oil until deeply golden on all sides.
- Cover and cook until the centers reach 165°F.8 min timer
- Stir dill and lemon zest into yogurt; arrange rice and vegetables.
- Set kofta over the bowl and serve with dill yogurt.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Plain rice, fresh turkey, vegetables, and unseasoned yogurt keep gluten-containing grains and sauces out.
- Wheat allergy: The kofta and bowl use no wheat, breadcrumbs, or packaged sauce.
- Gluten-free: Plain rice and fresh ingredients keep gluten-containing grains and sauces out.
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