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Qofte (Albanian Meatballs with Feta Cheese)
Qofte are meatballs from Albania usually made with beef, chicken, or lamb. Usually they are fried, but I chose to bake my batch in the oven. This recipe features a unique blend of mint and paprika.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 meatballs
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Albanian
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (or lamb, or chicken)
- 1 ¾ tbsp bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped feta cheese
- ½ white onion grated
- salt
- ½ tbsp crushed, dried mint leaves
- ½ tbsp ground paprika
If frying
- ½ cup flour
- oil for deep frying
Yogurt Dipping Sauce (Optional)
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- ½-3/4 tbsp chopped garlic, depending on preference
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Form into 12 meatballs in an oval shape.
- Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven.
- Serve with yogurt sauce if desired.
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If frying:
- Roll meatballs in flour to coat. Fry in oil heated to 350 degrees. Drain on paper towel.
Notes
- Recipe Copyright Alexandria Drzazgowski, The Foreign Fork. For personal or educational use only.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
160mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.