Lamb kofte with roasted peppers and tzatziki
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- A little effort
- Serves 4
Ingredients
- 500g lamb mince
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- ½ a small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ a small bunch mint, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 400g ready-roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
- 1 tub tzatziki
- 50g pine nuts, toasted
Method
- STEP 1
Mix the lamb with the spices, half the lemon juice, zest, herbs, egg and some seasoning. Shape into 16 balls and chill for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the sliced peppers with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of oil. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan then fry the lamb kofte for about 6–8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Serve the kofte with the tzatziki and the peppers, sprinkled with pine nuts.
