Izgara Kofte with Shepherd Salad

Grilled cumin and parsley meatballs with a crunchy tomato, cucumber and onion salad and warm pita.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sumac
• 4 pita breads

Method

1. Squeeze the grated onion dry, then knead it with the beef, garlic, half the parsley, the cumin, paprika and most of the salt. Shape into 12 small fingers.
2. Grill or pan-cook in 1 tbsp oil for 8–10 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
3. Toss the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and the rest of the parsley with the lemon juice, the rest of the oil, the sumac and a pinch of salt.
4. Serve the köfte with the salad and warm pita.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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