Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 4 mins

Total: 24 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 36 meatballs

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) Recipe

Ingredients

2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread

1 pound lean ground lamb

1 egg

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried mint

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 180.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.9g 28%

Carbohydrates: 4.8g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 11.6g 18%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 73.9mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 160.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 19.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 31.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 22.7mg 8%

Potassium: 199.4mg 6%

Sodium: 284.3mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 104

*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.