Kuzu Kuzu Köfte

Kuzu Kuzu Köfte is a delightful low-carb Turkish BBQ dish featuring ground lamb shaped into juicy meatballs and grilled to perfection. Infused with aromatic spices and served with a fresh herb salad, it's a satisfying and flavorful meal that captures the essence of Turkish cuisine.

Ingredients

• Ground lamb - 400 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
• Egg - 1 large
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for grilling)
• Lemon - 1, for serving

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, mint, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
2. Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs (about 2.5 cm in diameter). You should get around 8-10 meatballs.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
4. Place the meatballs on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.
5. Serve the Kuzu Kuzu Köfte hot with lemon wedges and a fresh herb salad on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats that provide energy and support brain health.

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