Grilled Lamb Kofta (Meatballs) With Scarlet Quinoa

Name: Grilled Lamb Kofta (Meatballs) With Scarlet Quinoa Tomato Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Koftas (Meatballs); 1/2 pound ground dark meat ground turkey; 1/4 pound ground lamb; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste); 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 2 stalks extremely fine-diced celery; 1 teaspoon each of cumin, oregano, and paprika; 3 tablespoons panko style bread crumbs; season with salt to taste; Quinoa Salad; the zest and juice of two lemons; 1/2 an english cucumber finely diced; 1 tablespoon mint, parsley, cilantro and dill; 4 tomatoes - cut into bite size chunks (eights?); 2 stalks of finely diced celery; 2 tablespoons cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon cumin; juice of one lemon; 1/3 cup Olive Oil

Servings: persons

Koftas (Meatballs)
1/2 pound ground dark meat ground turkey
1/4 pound ground lamb
1 egg
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 stalks extremely fine-diced celery
1 teaspoon each of cumin, oregano, and paprika
3 tablespoons panko style bread crumbs
season with salt to taste
Quinoa Salad
the zest and juice of two lemons
1/2 an english cucumber finely diced
1 tablespoon mint, parsley, cilantro and dill
4 tomatoes - cut into bite size chunks (eights?)
2 stalks of finely diced celery
2 tablespoons cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon cumin
juice of one lemon
1/3 cup Olive Oil

1
["Mix all the Kofta ingredients together in a bowl - cover - and refridgerate while we make the Quinoa Salad", "I make a cup of scarlet quinoa (add 1 cup of dry scarlet quinoa grain to 1 1/4 cup boiling chicken stock) stir in the quinoa - and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes - take off heat and leave covered for 5 minutes - then fluff with a fork. and set aside to cool.", "Mix all the diced vegetables together and the olive oil, salting and peppering to taste.", "I put the BBQ on high heat.
2
Make kafta meatballs with a tablespoon - and then roll your meat balls in olive oil, fresh ground pepper, sesame seed and a little ground sea salt.
3
these will grill very fast on the grille - literally - as you finish setting your meatballs down - immediately start turning them from where you started. MAX 1 minute on each side - then put them on a lightly oiled baking pan - and into the oven for five minutes at 350.", "Mix the veggies and quinoa together. Add the quinoa a little at a time or it is liable to clump up. (not pretty)", "Plate the still sizzling koftas fresh out of the oven on a bed of the scarlet quinoa salad - and garnish with the yogurt/coriander/lemon sauce."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Koftas (Meatballs), 1/2 pound ground dark meat ground turkey, 1/4 pound ground lamb, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb Kofta (Meatballs) With Scarlet Quinoa Tomato Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Lamb Kofta (Meatballs) With Scarlet Quinoa Tomato Cucumber Salad

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