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Kevin Curry

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
* Optional Substitution Note

Koftas

  • 1lb 90% lean beef (or turkey)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons oregano (or dried herb of choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Garlicky Tahini Sauce

  • 5 tablespoons tahini
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup water
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

Pitas

  • 4 (whole wheat) small pitas
  • 4 servings tomato herb salad, shirazi, or tomato slices
  • 1 small cucumber, slices
  • 4 servings garlic tahini sauce

Steps

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the koftas, being careful not to over mix using your hands.  Cover and allow the meat to marinate for 20 minutes to bring to room temperature.  Alternatively, you can make this ahead of time and season the night prior.

Step 2

Mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.n. Continue to add tablespoons of water until you reach your desired level of consistency.

Garlicky Tahini sauce for kofta kebab recipe Garlicky Tahini sauce for kofta kebab recipe

Step 3

Fire up the grill and bring the temperature between 400F / 204C and 450F / 232C.

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Step 4

Evenly divide the meat mixture into 4 round balls.  Use a skewer to pierce the heat and form an oblong shape, kinda like a football, around the skewer about 3-4 inches long.

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

Step 5

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 – 12 minutes, or until you reach your desired doneness.

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

Step 6

Enjoy with pita, cucumbers, tomatoes (or tomato herb salad or shirazi), and garlicky tahini.

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

If you’re making this for meal prep, then keep the pita separate.

Easy Kofta Kebab Recipe

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Details

Prep 20min
Cook 10min
Total 30min
# of servings4

Nutrition per serving

Calories400cal
Protein29g
Fats22g
Carbs24g
Sodium380mg
Fiber3g
Sugar2g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!