Beef & Lentil Koftas
- Kel
- Jul 7
- 1 min read
Ingredients
• 60 g lean beef mince
• 50 g canned brown lentils, rinsed and lightly mashed
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 60 g tomato or plain yoghurt dipping sauce
Method
1. In a bowl, combine the mince, mashed lentils, spices and parsley and mix well.
2. Shape into small koftas or meatballs around a metal or soaked wooden skewer if using.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Serve warm with the tomato or yoghurt dipping sauce.
238 CALORIES | 22 g PROTEIN | 1 SERVES | 25 min TIME |
Tip The mashed lentils keep the koftas moist and tender as well as boosting protein and fibre.
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