Beef Koftas With Pitas And Yogurt

• 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
• 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon mild paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 whole wheat pita bread
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1. In food processor, puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
2. Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.
3. Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
4. Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.
5. Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
6. Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.
7. Meanwhile, grill or broil pita breads, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut into quarters.
8. Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.
9. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.

parsley, green onions, mint, ground cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, egg, lean ground beef, whole wheat pita bread, plain yogurt, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-koftas-with-pitas-and-yogurt-202890 (may not work)