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Greek Lamb Kofta with Lemon-Herb Quinoa and Tzatziki-Style Sauce

Greek Lamb Kofta with Lemon-Herb Quinoa and Tzatziki-Style Sauce

Ingredients (Serves 1)

Ground Lamb300 g
Quinoa80 g
Greek Yogurt150 g
Cucumber150 g
Red Onion30 g
Garlic2 clove
Fresh Mint5 g
Fresh Dill5 g
Fresh Parsley5 g
Dried Oregano2 g
Lemon1
Olive Oil5 ml
Salt2 g
Black Pepper1 g
Water160 ml

Instructions

1
**Prepare Kofta:** In a bowl, combine ground lamb, finely minced 20g red onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 2g dried oregano, 2g salt, and 0.5g black pepper. Mix well and form into 4-5 elongated kofta shapes.
2
**Cook Quinoa:** Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine 80g quinoa with 160ml water, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped fresh parsley and dill.
3
**Make Sauce:** Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, finely chopped fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
4
**Cook Kofta:** While quinoa cooks, heat 5ml olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the kofta and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
5
Serve the lamb kofta alongside the lemon-herb quinoa and a generous dollop of the tzatziki-style sauce. Garnish with a lemon wedge and remaining fresh herbs.
Greek Lamb Kofta with Lemon-Herb Quinoa and Tzatziki-Style Sauce
Featured Recipe
Dinner
25 min
Medium
High Protein
Quick Meal
High Protein

Greek Lamb Kofta with Lemon-Herb Quinoa and Tzatziki-Style Sauce

Flavorful pan-fried extra-lean lamb kofta, seasoned with traditional Greek herbs, served alongside a vibrant quinoa pilaf infused with lemon and fresh herbs, complemented by a cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce.

25 min
1 servings
MEDIUM
Dinner
25 min
Medium
High Protein
Nutrition Facts
1013
Calories
94g
Protein
70g
Carbs
35g
Fat
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Ingredients

Servings:
1
Main Ingredients1
  • Quinoa80 g
Vegetables & Herbs3
  • Cucumber150 g
  • Red Onion30 g
  • Garlic2 clove
Dairy & Proteins1
  • Greek Yogurt150 g
Pantry Staples5
  • Dried Oregano2 g
  • Lemon1
  • Olive Oil5 ml
  • Salt2 g
  • Black Pepper1 g
Additional Items5
  • Ground Lamb300 g
  • Fresh Mint5 g
  • Fresh Dill5 g
  • Fresh Parsley5 g
  • Water160 ml

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    **Prepare Kofta:** In a bowl, combine ground lamb, finely minced 20g red onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 2g dried oregano, 2g salt, and 0.5g black pepper. Mix well and form into 4-5 elongated kofta shapes.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    **Cook Quinoa:** Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine 80g quinoa with 160ml water, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped fresh parsley and dill.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    **Make Sauce:** Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, finely chopped fresh mint, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    **Cook Kofta:** While quinoa cooks, heat 5ml olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the kofta and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Serve the lamb kofta alongside the lemon-herb quinoa and a generous dollop of the tzatziki-style sauce. Garnish with a lemon wedge and remaining fresh herbs.

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