Lamb Kofta
Lamb Kofta is a flavorful Greek BBQ dish featuring spiced ground lamb shaped into tender meatballs, perfect for grilling. This paleo-friendly recipe is both hearty and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for a healthy meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground lamb - 400 grams
- Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
- Red onion, finely chopped - 50 grams
- Cilantro, chopped - 30 grams
- Parsley, chopped - 30 grams
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Skewers (if wooden, soaked in water) - 4 pieces
Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped red onion, cilantro, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval meatball or sausage shape around the skewers.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the kofta skewers, ensuring they are coated evenly.
- Preheat your grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.
- Grill the kofta skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have a nice char on the outside.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein which supports muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in healthy fats that promote heart health.
Tags
GreekPaleoBBQ