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Turkish Lamb Köfte (Meatballs) with Yogurt Sauce recipe by Safe Plated

Turkish Lamb Köfte (Meatballs) with Yogurt Sauce

Flavorful Turkish lamb meatballs served with a cooling yogurt sauce. These are a great option for a filling lunch served with a side salad or rice. Safe for those with nut allergies.

45m4 servings
Contains dairyContains eggContains wheatNUTS-free
480 cal|35g protein|20g carbs|30g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Lamb
  • 0.5 medium Onion
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

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

Instructions

  1. 1Finely chop the onion and parsley.
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. 3Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt and minced garlic.
  6. 6Serve the meatballs hot with the yogurt sauce.

Substitutions

Breadcrumbs → Gluten-free Breadcrumbs

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