Köfte with Parsley

Köfte with Parsley is a savory Turkish baked dish featuring flavorful meatballs infused with fresh parsley, offering a delightful combination of textures and aromas. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, delivering a taste of authentic Turkish cuisine right at your table.

Ingredients

• Ground beef - 250 grams
• Ground lamb - 100 grams
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, finely chopped
• Onion - 1 small, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Breadcrumbs - 50 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon - 1, for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, finely chopped parsley, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix all the ingredients until well combined, then shape the mixture into small oval meatballs (about 5 cm in length).
4. Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs to help them brown while baking.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the köfte.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains iron from red meat, which is important for blood health.

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