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Lamb Kofta Recipe
These Lamb Kofta Kebabs are packed with authentic Greek flavors, thanks to a homemade seasoning blend of ground cumin, coriander, and paprika.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 koftas
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
Lamb Koftas
- 1 pound ground lamb 80/20 or 85/15
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
Greek Seasoning Blend
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek seasoning blend in a small bowl.
- Add ground lamb to a large bowl along with the onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, garlic, and Greek seasonings. Mix by hand until well combined. Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and shape each one into a 4-5 inch long by 1-inch wide cylinder. (If grilling, you will want to do this on wooden skewers.)
- Stovetop: Drizzle a few teaspoons of oil into a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Add 4 koftas and cook for 7-8 minutes in total, turning them over so they brown on all sides. Repeat with remaining koftas.Air Fryer: Place the koftas evenly spaced in a single layer in the bottom of a 6-quart Air Fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.Grill: Place the lamb mixture onto wooden skewers. Cook koftas over medium high heat for 7-8 minutes, turning them as you cook so they brown evenly.You’ll know the koftas are done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Serve lamb koftas with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley and a side of tzatziki sauce.
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Notes
- Prep-Ahead: You can form and shape these kabobs up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Storage: Keep leftover cooked lamb koftas in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Place in an airtight freezer-safe container and store for up to 3-4 months in the freezer. Do not freeze the yogurt based dip.
- Reheating: Warm them in a skillet, the microwave, or an air fryer at 350° until heated throughout.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
433mg
(18%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
827IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8koftas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 827IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.