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lamb kofta with minted cabbage slaw

Lamb Kofta with Minted Cabbage & Carrot Salad

This lamb kofta is incredibly delicious, so impressive and ridiculously simple to make. Not to mention the fact that it's Keto, Paleo and Whole30 compliant. A perfect healthy summer recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

For the Minted Cabbage & Carrot Salad

  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large carrot, julienned
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tsp honey omit for whole30
  • salt & pepper to taste

For the Lamb Kofta

  • 2 lb ground lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp raisins, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp coriander

To serve:

  • Tzatziki (optional)
  • fresh cilantro (optional)
  • naan or pita bread (optional)
  • butter lettuce cups (optional)
  • sliced cucumber (optional)

Instructions
 

For the salad:

  • Mix together cabbage, carrot and mint in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
  • Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice & zest and honey until well combined. 
  • Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and seasoning with a pinch of salt & pepper to taste. 
  • Ideally let set in the fridge for at least 10-15 minutes before serving or make a day ahead. Enjoy!

For the lamb:

  • Combine all ingredients, except the ground lamb, in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. You want do this before adding the lamb so that you don’t overwork the meat. 
  • Add the ground lamb and gently mix with your hands just until the herbs, spices and raisins are evenly distributed.
  • Gather 8 kebab sticks. I like my steel, reusable ones (link below) but if you get the bamboo sticks be sure to soak them for at least 30 minutes before using to ensure they don’t burn on the grill. 
  • Divide your meat in half. Then quarter each half and slice once more down the middle until you have 16 equal portions. 
  • Take 2 portions and shape into flat round patties.
  • Lay your kebab sticks on top and shape the meat around the kebab so it looks like a small sausage. There will be two koftas per kabab. Repeat the process until you’ve used up all of your meat and kebab sticks.
  • Place your kebabs on a plate and put into the fridge to firm up for at 10-15 minutes while you preheat the grill. 
  • Preheat a well oiled grill over medium high heat for at least 10 minutes or until the grill is hot. 
  • Place your lamb koftas on the grill and cook over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes with the lid closed. 
  • Flip your koftas and then grill for an additional 2-3 minutes with the lid closed. 
  • Promptly remove from the grill onto a foil lined baking sheet and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. 
  • Serve with Minted Cabbage & Carrot Salad and Tzatziki, cilantro & sliced cucumbers on flatbreads or butter lettuce cups. 
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, grilling, Keto, Lamb, Paleo, Whole30
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