Kefta aux Herbes

Kefta aux Herbes is a flavorful Moroccan dish featuring spiced ground meat shaped into succulent meatballs, infused with fresh herbs and served alongside a zesty sauce. Perfect for a midnight snack, this dish blends aromatic spices with the freshness of herbs, creating a delightful culinary experience.

Kefta aux Herbes
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Moroccan
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground lamb - 250 grams
  • Ground beef - 250 grams
  • Fresh parsley - 30 grams, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon - 1, juiced
  • Red onion - 1 small, diced
  • Tomato - 1 medium, diced
  • Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb and beef with chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 3 cm in diameter, and set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomato and chili flakes to the skillet, stirring well. Cook for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and form a sauce.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional chopped herbs if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains fresh herbs which are high in antioxidants and may boost the immune system.

Tags

MoroccanHalalMidnight