Mouthwatering Turkish Kofta: A Flavorful Delight!

Try my new Turkish meatballs recipe if you are looking for a tasty main dish meal.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
24 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
36 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 2slicesslightly stale whole wheat bread

  • 1poundlean ground lamb

  • 1egg

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 2clovesgarlic

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoondried mint

  • ½teaspoonground allspice

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

Cooking Directions

  1. Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.

  2. Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Tips

Refrigerate meatballs for 1 hour before cooking, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories181
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
74mg
25%
Sodium
284mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
14g
Vitamin C
2mg
11%
Calcium
32mg
2%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
199mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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