Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs

Contributed By: Terry Borden

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves
2 lemons, cut into wedges

Method:

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor, pulse until minced.
In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin, add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly.
With wet hands, shape into 16 balls.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain.
Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes 4 servings


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