Kofta (Turkish Meatballs) Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::4 mins

Total Time::24 mins

Servings::6

Yield::36 meatballs

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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

Directions

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.

Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

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.

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