Turkish Meatballs (Kofta) Recipe

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Turkish Meatballs (Kofta)
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
267
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. Make the bread crumbs by breaking up 2 slices of stale but not dried out whole wheat bread into the bowl of a food processor.
  2. Whizz until finely crumbed.
  3. Add the ground lamb and the egg, and process until blended.
  4. Add the spices, garlic and parsley.
  5. Process the meat well to achieve a fine texture.
  6. Roll the mixture into small meatballs (I use a melonballer) or finger shaped patties using dampened hands.
  7. You may cook them at once, or refrigerate the mixture for several hours.
  8. (If your meat is very fresh, you can divide it in half and wrap part well in plastic for the next day's meal.) Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, and fry the balls or patties until cooked through and evenly browned.
  9. The meatballs should be stirred several times, the patties turned once.
  10. Remove them with a slotted spoon to drain.
  11. Serve the meatballs hot or at room temperature as an appetizer.
  12. Lovely with a yogurt or tahini sauce, on a bed of rice or in a pita.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.83 Kcal (1117 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.45g 30%
Cholesterol 82.46mg 27%
Sodium 339.2mg 14%
Potassium 36.33mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.05g 3%
Sugars 0.82g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 14.78g 30%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 6.6mg 37%
Calcium 34.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.89 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.08g 30%
Cholesterol 63.93mg 27%
Sodium 263mg 14%
Potassium 28.17mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.24g 3%
Sugars 0.64g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 3%
Protein 11.46g 30%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 4%
Iron 5.1mg 37%
Calcium 27mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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