Kofta Kebab with Tzatziki + Pita
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
9 beef kofta
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek
Kofta Kebab with Tzatziki + Pita
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Transport your taste buds with these irresistible kofta kebabs! Juicy, spiced meat skewers paired with cool tzatziki and warm pita create a Mediterranean feast that's sure to become a new family favorite.
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Ingredients
For the beef kofta
- 1 lb ground beef lean, approx. 450 g
- 1 yellow onion large, grated, excess juice squeezed out
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp mint finely chopped, fresh
- 3 tbsp parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 2 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup green olives Castelvetrano variety, pitted, minced
- 9 wooden skewers short
For the tomato salad
- 3 tomato chopped
- 1 cup green olives Castelvetrano variety, pitted
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Tzatziki
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup dill fresh, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- juice lemon of one
- 1 cucumber grated and squeezed to remove excess liquid
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Serve with
- pita bread make our fluffy pita recipe!
- mint fresh
- dill fresh
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Make the tzatziki
- Combine every tzatziki ingredient in a large container or bowl and mix to combine. Set aside in the fridge.
Make the tomato salad
- In a small bowl combine tomatoes and olives. Drizzle with the olive oil and red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss and then set aside.
Make the beef kofta
- Make sure the kabob skewers have been soaked in water!
- To a medium bowl add the beef, grated onion, finely chopped mint, finely chopped parsley, cumin, salt, pepper, cinnamon and finely chopped green olives. Mix until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 9 portions. Mold each portion around the pointed ends of the cocktail skewers, making a sort of oval kabob that covers the pointed end of the skewer.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the pan with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Once the pan is hot, grill the kabobs, turning every few minutes, until browned all over - this should take about 8-12 minutes. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- To a large serving tray or plate add about 1 cup tzatziki (store the rest of the tzatziki in the fridge to enjoy another time) and spread it over the plate. Arrange the kofta on top of the tzatziki and top with the tomato salad. Finally garnish with fresh mint and fresh dill and serve with pita.
Notes
- Serve this as an appetizer or make it a meal by adding to a Stuffable Pita Pocket (2 Ingredients!) along with the tomatoes, olives, tzatziki and red onions.
- If you love this recipe, try our Greek Meatball Recipe (Keftedes)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6.5g
(2%)
Protein
14.8g
(30%)
Fat
7.7g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2.1g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.7g
(4%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4.5g
(23%)
Cholesterol
34.1mg
(11%)
Sodium
573.6mg
(24%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
3.1g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9beef kofta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.8g | 30% |
| Fat | 7.7g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 34.1mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 573.6mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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