Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)

Ground lamb seasoned with parsley, cumin, and mint is formed into meatballs and pan-fried until golden in this Turkish-inspired kofta recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

Step 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.