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: 1/3 cup bulgur wheat; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley loosely packed, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup mint loosely packed, coarsely chopped; 7 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered; 1 cucumber small, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 3 green onions sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/3 pounds ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon mint coarsely chopped; 2 green onions sliced; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup club soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper ground while; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; pita bread; tzatziki

Servings: persons

1/3 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup flat-leaf parsley loosely packed, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup mint loosely packed, coarsely chopped
7 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered
1 cucumber small, quartered lengthwise and sliced
3 green onions sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 pounds ground lamb
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon mint coarsely chopped
2 green onions sliced
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup club soda
1/4 teaspoon salt flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper ground while
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
pita bread
tzatziki

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup bulgur wheat, 1 cup flat-leaf parsley loosely packed, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup mint loosely packed, coarsely chopped, 7 ounces cherry tomatoes quartered, 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.

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Lamb Koftas With Rustic Tabbouleh

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