"Kafta" Kebabs

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Minced meat with onions, parsley, and spices.

These patties are popular throughout the Middle East. They can be made with lamb or beef, normally served with flat bread, yogurt, and salads.

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Preparation : 20 min Cooking : 10 min
380 calories/serving

Ingredients

1 red onions, finely chopped 5.3 oz
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, fresh, finely chopped 1.8 oz
1 lb ground beef, lean, or medium-lean
1 tsp ground coriander 0.1 oz
1 pinch salt [optional]
ground pepper to taste [optional]
2 tsp curry powder [optional] 0.3 oz
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped 0.3 oz
1/2 cup yogurt, plain, 2% 4.6 oz
4 corn tortillas 6.4 oz
1 tbsp olive oil 0.5 fl.oz

Before you start

These patties can be cooked using either an outdoor grill or in a pan on the stovetop.

Method

  1. Finely chop the onion and parsley, then put them in a bowl. Add the ground beef and ground coriander. Add salt and pepper. For a more piquant flavour, you may add the curry powder. Stir well until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Chill for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator to firm up the meat mixture.
  2. The traditional kaftas are sausage-shaped : little balls are made first, then threaded onto skewers and moulded into log shapes about 10 cm long and 3 cm thick. However, it is perfectly acceptable to shape the kaftas into regular patties.
  3. Cook the « kaftas » on a lightly oiled hot grill for about 10 min, until the outside is golden brown and the inside loses its pink colour. Turn the patties once halfway through the cooking. Alternatively, heat a nonstick heavy-bottom pan. Add the « kaftas » and cook for about 10 min, turning them once.
  4. While the meat is cooking, chop the mint and mix it with the yogurt in a small bowl. Place the « kaftas » on tortillas then serve with the yogurt dip on the side.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (220 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

380

Fat

18 g

27 %

Saturated 6.1 g
+ Trans 0 g

31 %

Cholesterol

60 mg

Sodium

100 mg

4 %

Carbohydrate

27 g

9 %

Fibre

3 g

13 %

Sugars

4 g

Net Carbs

24 g

Protein

28 g

Vitamin A

17 %

Vitamin C

31 %

Calcium

16 %

Iron

27 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Zinc
Good source of  :
Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
Source of  :
Copper, Fibre, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D
Low  :
Sodium
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1
Vegetables ½
Milk and Alternatives 0
Meat and Alternatives 3
Fats 3
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