Pistachio and Mint Koftas with Hummus Sauce
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4
Serves
10 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Allyson Gofton
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High Iron
Ingredients
Koftas
500g Quality Mark lamb mince
2, peeled and chopped onions
5-6, deseeded green chillies
3-4 garlic cloves
finely chopped
1/4 cup, chopped parsley
1/4 cup, chopped mint leaves
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup pistachio nuts
Hummus Sauce
200g hummus
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
or coriander
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Tomato Salsa
2 large vine tomatoes
diced
10 black olives
pitted and chopped
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Method
To Make Koftas
To Make Hummus and Salsa
1
Finely chop the onions in a food processor.
2
Pulse in the chillies, garlic, parsley, mint, allspice, cinnamon and egg, and process to make a smooth mixture.
3
Season generously with salt and pepper.
4
Add the lamb and pulse to make a smooth mix.
5
Pulse in the pistachio nuts.
6
Mould the mixture evenly onto the ends of metal skewers.
7
Grill under a high heat for 10 minutes, turning regularly until brown and cooked.
8
Alternatively, barbecue on a lightly greased hot barbecue plate, turning regularly.
9
Serve the lamb over slices of tomatoes, a few olives and drizzled with olive oil.
10
Accompany with Hummus Sauce and Tomato Salsa.
Nutrition Information per Serving (285g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
More infoEnergy
2126 kJ (507 kcal)
Protein
35.6g
Total Fat
34.8g
Saturated Fat
8.7g
Carbs
10.9g
Sugars
9.7g
Sodium
101mg
Iron*
5.3mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)
