Mediterranean cuisine offers a burst of flavors that is difficult to match. One classic dish mentioned by food enthusiasts is the Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs recipe. The dish is composed of a combination of herbs, spices, and ground meat that makes it incredibly moist and succulent. From the moment it touches your taste buds, you know you’ve found a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Hot cooked couscous
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- Fresh mint leaves
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
Directions
- Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In a large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.
Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs is a dish that your whole family will love. It’s satisfying and full of that unique flavor you’d expect from Mediterranean cuisine. Once you’ve tried this recipe, you’ll want to make it over and over again. Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this is a dish that is achievable for any home cook. Try it out today and add some Mediterranean flair to your cooking repertoire.
Nutrition Facts
- 4 meatballs with 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/2 tomato: 339 calories
- 24g fat (10g saturated fat)
- 90mg cholesterol
- 482mg sodium
- 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber)
- 22g protein
