Lamb Koftas

Photo and recipe courtesy of Recipes by Carina

Makes: 8 koftas

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 Medium Onion 

1/4 Cup Chopped FreshLife Pistachio Kernels 

1/4 Cup FreshLife Ground Almonds 

1 tsp Ground Cumin 

1/4 tsp Chili Flakes 

1 Garlic Clove 

1 tsp Salt 

500g / 1lb Lamb Mince or Beef Mince 

2 tsp Oil 

1 Bag Baby Spinach 

1/2 Red Onion 

1/4 Cup Sliced or Whole Cranberries

Juice of half a Lemon

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

1/2 tsp Salt 

1/2 tsp Pepper 

4 Pita Breads 

1/4 Cup Greek Yoghurt 

Extra FreshLife Pistachios for sprinkling on top

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METHOD

• Make the koftas by combining the onion, pistachios, ground almonds, cumin, chilli flakes, minced garlic clove, salt and lamb mince. Roll out into oval shaped meatballs. 

• Heat a heavy based pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Cook the koftas on each side for 4-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through. 

• While the Koftas are cooking make the salad. In a large bowl combine the spinach, red onion and cranberries. Add in the lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper. Toss the salad well. 

• Warm the pita bread up in the oven or a baking tray for 5-10 minutes at 180°C/350°F. 

• To serve the koftas, top the pita bread with the salad, 2 of the lamb and pistachio koftas and a drizzle of Greek yoghurt. Top with a few chopped pistachios for some texture and enjoy.