Lamb Koftas With Rustic Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Lamb Koftas With Rustic Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE TABBOULEH; 1/3 cup bulgur wheat; 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup loosely packed mint, coarsely chopped; 7 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 3 None green onions, sliced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; None None FOR THE LAMB KOFTAS; 1 1/3 lbs ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped mint; 2 None green onions, sliced; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup club soda; 1/4 tsp salt flakes; 1/2 tsp ground while pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; None None Pita bread and tzatziki, to serve

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE TABBOULEH
1/3 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed mint, coarsely chopped
7 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 None green onions, sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
None None FOR THE LAMB KOFTAS
1 1/3 lbs ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp coarsely chopped mint
2 None green onions, sliced
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup club soda
1/4 tsp salt flakes
1/2 tsp ground while pepper
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
None None Pita bread and tzatziki, to serve

1
For the tabbouleh, place bulgur wheat and 2/3 cup boiling water in small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 30 mins.
2
Toss parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until bulgur wheat is ready.
3
Meanwhile, for the koftas, combine ground lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, mint, onions, breadcrumbs, club soda, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Roll into 12 patties and place on a tray.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook koftas in batches for 3-4 mins each side, until cooked through.
5
Drain bulgur wheat and add to salad; toss to combine. Serve with koftas, pita bread and tzatziki.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE TABBOULEH, 1/3 cup bulgur wheat, 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup loosely packed mint, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Koftas With Rustic Tabbouleh 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Koftas With Rustic Tabbouleh

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