Turkish Meatballs, also known as ‘Kofte’, are a delicious high-protein recipe made with lamb mince and flavoursome herbs and spices.

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Cooking Info

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 3

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 575

Protein: 47g

Carbs: 36g

Fat: 27g

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Ingredients

500 g (1 lb) lean lamb mince

1 medium egg, beaten

2 tbsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tbsp. paprika

2 tbsp. fresh or dried dill,

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 red onion, finely chopped

400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes

120 ml (5 fl oz) chicken stock

1 tbsp honey

400 g (14 oz) tin chickpeas, wash and drained

Pine nuts and fresh dill for garnish

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Method

1. In a large bowl mix the lamb mince, egg and 1 tbsp of ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp paprika and 1 tbsp of dill. Mix well.

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   Form around 16 meatballs. Heat a heavy casserole pan with the olive oil on a medium heat, add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

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   In the same pan add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 mins until softened. Add in the rest of the spices, the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, honey and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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   Return the meatballs to the pan, cover and cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add the chickpeas and cook for 15 minutes more.

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   ​Serve with pine nuts and fresh dill.