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Lamb Kofta Meatballs Tzatziki

Juicy lamb kofta meatballs served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Kofta Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg beaten
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

Prepare the Kofta Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Cook the Kofta Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the lamb kofta meatballs with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add spices like cinnamon or allspice to the meat mixture.

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