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Keto Lamb Kofta with Dairy-Free Tzatziki recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Lamb Kofta with Dairy-Free Tzatziki

Flavorful lamb kofta served with a refreshing dairy-free tzatziki sauce made with coconut yogurt. A delicious and healthy keto-friendly Mediterranean meal.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
400 cal|30g protein|8g carbs|28g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground lamb
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Coconut yogurt (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, chopped parsley, chopped mint, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Mix well with your hands and form into small oval-shaped kofta.
  3. 3Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water using paper towels.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, combine coconut yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Mix well and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  6. 6Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7Cook kofta for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  8. 8Serve kofta with dairy-free tzatziki sauce.

Substitutions

Dairy Yogurt → Coconut yogurt (unsweetened)

Provides creamy texture and tangy flavor while remaining dairy-free.

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