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.
Ingredients
- Quinoa80 g
- Cucumber150 g
- Red Onion30 g
- Garlic2 clove
- Greek Yogurt150 g
- Dried Oregano2 g
- Lemon1
- Olive Oil5 ml
- Salt2 g
- Black Pepper1 g
- Ground Lamb300 g
- Fresh Mint5 g
- Fresh Dill5 g
- Fresh Parsley5 g
- Water160 ml
Instructions
- 1Step 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.
- 2Step 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.
- 3Step 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.
- 4Step 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.
- 5Step 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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