Easy Lamb Kofta
Easy homemade lamb kofta recipe broiled to perfection with Middle Eastern spices. Ready in 30 minutes—no grill required!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Greek yogurt for serving
- Cucumber slices for serving
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground lamb, minced onion, garlic, parsley, mint, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Sprinkle the cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, and sea salt over the lamb mixture.
- 3
Add the whole wheat breadcrumbs and egg to the bowl and mix everything together with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 4
Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape each portion firmly around a wooden or metal skewer, creating a long cylindrical form about 5 inches in length.
- 5
Place the formed kofta on a foil-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil on all sides.
- 6
Position the oven rack about 4 inches from the broiler and preheat on high for 5 minutes.
- 7
Broil the kofta for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until the exterior is deeply browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- 8
Remove from the broiler and allow the kofta to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- 9
Plate the kofta and garnish generously with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing and serve alongside Greek yogurt and fresh cucumber slices.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ground lamb | ground turkey or lean ground beef | reduces saturated fat while maintaining protein and savory depth |
| whole wheat breadcrumbs | finely ground almonds or almond flour | increases fiber and healthy fats while reducing refined carbohydrates |
| egg | 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt | provides binding while adding probiotics and reducing fat content |
| paprika | smoked paprika plus pinch of cayenne | enhances depth of flavor without additional ingredients |
| sea salt | half the amount and season to taste at the end | reduces sodium intake while allowing better control of final seasoning |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 265 |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 88mg |
| Sodium | 420mg |
| Carbohydrates | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Protein | 29g |
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