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Egyptian Kofta Skewers

Grilled kofta skewers made with seasoned ground lamb or beef, served with a side of tahini sauce and pita bread.

35m4 servings

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Contains wheatContains sesame
420 cal|30g protein|25g carbs|22g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Lamb
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Parsley
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Mix well with your hands until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. 3Shape the mixture into small sausage-like shapes and thread them onto skewers.
  4. 4Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  5. 5Grill the kofta skewers for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  6. 6In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and water to make the tahini sauce.
  7. 7Serve the kofta skewers with tahini sauce and warm pita bread.

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