Herbed Lamb Kofta with Middle Eastern Spices

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Juicy lamb koftas seasoned with warm Middle Eastern spices and fresh herbs, grilled to perfection and ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, finely grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small finely grated onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the lamb mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 8 oval-shaped koftas, about 3 inches long.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the koftas and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with flatbread or a fresh salad.

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