Kofte with Pistachios and Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Kofte with Pistachios and Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) shelled unsalted pistachios; 3/4 pound ground lamb; 3/4 pound ground beef; 2 medium onions, grated; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; Tahini Sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) shelled unsalted pistachios
3/4 pound ground lamb
3/4 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, grated
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
Tahini Sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned; let cool.
3
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, beef, pistachios, onions, cumin, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper and mix with your hands.
4
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5
Lightly knead the parsley into the meat.
6
Roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls.
7
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet.
8
Add half of the meatballs and cook over moderate heat until browned all over, about 8 minutes; reduce the heat if the meatballs brown too quickly.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and meatballs.
11
Serve the meatballs hot or at room temperature with the Tahini Sauce.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) shelled unsalted pistachios, 3/4 pound ground lamb, 3/4 pound ground beef, 2 medium onions, grated, and more.

Yes, Kofte with Pistachios and Tahini Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kofte with Pistachios and Tahini Sauce

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