Cumin-Spiced Lamb Kofta with Mint Flatbread
Herb-infused lamb kofta cooked with cumin and mint, served with warm flatbread. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground lamb, ground cumin, fresh mint for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- Step 2: Form mixture into 8 small balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Step 3: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Step 4: While kofta cooks, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup water to form a dough. Knead for 2 minutes, rest for 10 minutes, then roll into 8 thin circles.
- Step 5: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook flatbread circles for 1-2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
