Broccoli and Lamb Kefta

Name: Broccoli and Lamb Kefta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 to 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yogurt; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped; 1/8 tsp ground cumin; 4 cups (310 g) broccoli, chopped; 2 green onions, roughly chopped; 3/4 lb (340 g) ground lamb; 1 egg; Oil, for brushing; 4 cups (560 g) cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; Lemon wedges, as desired

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Preparation 30 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN
Servings 6

Broccoli, one of the most protein-rich green vegetables, mingles well with lamb when pulverized, and adds nuance to this kicked-up kefta. Delicious and a practical way to introduce the gamier meat to fussy eaters.

Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

Yogurt Sauce

1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yogurt
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
1/8 tsp ground cumin

Kefta

4 cups (310 g) broccoli, chopped
2 green onions, roughly chopped
3/4 lb (340 g) ground lamb
1 egg
Oil, for brushing

Grilled Tomatoes

4 cups (560 g) cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Lemon wedges, as desired

Preparation

Yogurt Sauce

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Kefta

Place a barbecue wok on one side of the grill. Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
In a food processor, finely chop the broccoli and green onions until the size of couscous grains. Transfer to a bowl. Add the lamb and egg. Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
Working with lightly oiled hands, shape the meat into oblong sausages around flat metal skewers or disposable wooden chopsticks. Set aside on a plate. Brush lightly with oil.

Grilled Tomatoes

In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with the oil and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
Adjust the grill to medium heat. Grill the kefta skewers for 10 minutes, turning several times, until cooked through and golden brown. Once the kefta have cooked for 5 minutes, place the tomatoes in the wok and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown and beginning to burst.
Serve the kefta skewers and grilled tomatoes with the yogurt sauce, lemon wedges and couscous, if desired.

Broccoli and Lamb Kefta

Ingredients

Yogurt Sauce

Kefta

Grilled Tomatoes

Preparation

Yogurt Sauce

Kefta

Grilled Tomatoes

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