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Healthy Tuna Chickpea Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Dip
Healthy Tuna Chickpea Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Dip - A light vibrant kebab recipe with bold Middle Eastern flavors. Low carb and high protein!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 kebabs
Calories: 97 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
For the Harissa Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons harissa
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
For the Tuna Chickpea Kofta:
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained (1 can)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons shaved onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- salt and pepper
- 12 Wooden skewers
- 3 cans Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, in Easy-Open Cans, drained (5-ounce cans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Soak the wooden skewers in water.
Cup of Yum
For the Harissa Yogurt Dip:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
For the Tuna Chickpea Kofta:
- Place the drained tuna and chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to combine. Then add the egg, yogurt, onion, mint, garlic, lemon zest and spices. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Puree into a thick paste.
- Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the tuna filling into three balls in a row, touching each other. Gently slide a wooden skewer through all three balls. Use your fingers to seal the seam around the skewers. Repeat.
- Bake the kofta in the oven for 15 minutes, flipping once at the 8 minute mark. Allow the kofta to cool on the baking sheet at least 5 minutes before picking up. Garnish with smoked paprika, if desired. Serve warm with dipping sauce!
Notes
- Can't find harissa? Try substituting tandoori paste for a unique flavor!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1kebab
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12kebabs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1kebab | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.