Persian Turkey Kofta Kebabs
- 600 grams lean mince turkey
- 1 small onion, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh bread crumbs
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 lb baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- In a large bowl combine until evenly blended the ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, spices and seasoning.
- Divide into evenly sized portions, I used a medium spoon to scoop the meat out.
- Should give you about 12-14 koftas.
- Roll into log shaped ovals.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- If choosing to use wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- When ready preheat grill to high.
- Carefully insert the skewers through the meat.
- Grill for 10-15 minutes on indirect heat turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.
- While the koftas are grilling, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil salt and pepper.
- Add the spinach, onion and toss to lightly coat the leaves in dressing.
- To serve either, fill the pita bread with the koftas and top with spinach or serve with the spinach on the side.
- As I said you can also serve without pita bread.
- I made my pita breads at home but you can buy yours from your local grocer if you prefer.
- Recipe attached here.
onion, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, allspice, coriander, paprika, chili powder, baby spinach, lemon, red onion, olive oil
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/340491-persian-turkey-kofta-kebabs (may not work)