Oregano Beef Koftas
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 253 |
| pro | 23 g |
| total fat | 14 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 8 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 64 mg |
| sodium | 463 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 5 |
| iron | 24 |
| vit C | 3 |
| folate | 4 |
- Portion size: 4
Middle East-inspired skewers are quite the meal when tucked into Grilled Greek Pitas along with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and Yogurt Dip (see below). Eat them with a knife and fork or make them a hands-only supper.
Ingredients
- 3 3minced cloves of garlic
- 1 1small onion, minced
- 1/4 cup 1/4cupdry breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp 2tbspchopped fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp 1tbspDijon mustard
- 1 tsp 1tspground cinnamon
- 1 tsp 1tspground cumin
- 1/2 tsp 1/2tspsalt
- 1/4 tsp 1/4tsppepper
- 1 lb 1lblean ground beef
Preparation
In large bowl, mix together garlic, onion, bread crumbs, oregano, 2 tbsp (25 mL) water, mustard, cinnamon, cumin, salt and pepper; mix in beef. Divide into 8 portions; shape each around 8-inch (20 cm) metal or soaked wooden skewer, pressing to form 4-inch (10 cm) sausage-shaped oval.
Place on greased grill over medium- high heat; close lid and grill, turning twice, until firm and no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes.
Additional information :
Yogurt Dip:
In small bowl, stir 1 cup (250 mL) Balkan-style plain yogurt with 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh coriander, mint or dill. Makes 1 cup (250 mL).
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2003
