Bacon Koftas

• 8 ounces lean good-quality coarsely-chopped bacon
• 1 12 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 finely grated lemon, zest of
• 1 egg white
• ground black pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• lemon rind (to garnish)
• fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

1. Place the bacon in a food processor with the bread crumbs, scallions, parsley, lemon rind, egg white and pepper; Process the mixture until it is finely chopped and begins to bind together; Alternatively, use a chopper.
2. Divide the bacon mixture into eight even-size pieces and shape into long ovals around the eight previously soaked wooden or bamboo skewers.
3. Sprinkle the koftas with paprika and cook under a hot broiler or on a barbeque for about 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
4. Garnish with lemon rind and parsley leawves, then serve hot with lemon rice and salad.

lean good, whole wheat bread crumbs, scallions, parsley, lemon, egg, ground black pepper, paprika, lemon rind, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-koftas-131212 (may not work)