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Lemon Garlic Turkey Kofta recipe

Irresistibly Juicy Lemon Garlic Turkey Kofta Recipe You’ll Love

Delicious Lemon Garlic Turkey Kofta recipe bursting with flavor that’s easy to make and impresses guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 kofta
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Kofta Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Choose lean but moist turkey.
  • 3 cloves Fresh Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Adds bright citrus notes.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Enhances savory flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1/2 small Onion Grated or finely chopped.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Warm, earthy undertones.
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander Subtle citrusy spice.
  • 1 tsp Salt Essential seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Essential seasoning.
Optional Add-Ins & Serving Ideas
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs Use sparingly to bind.
  • Plain Yogurt Serve as a cooling dip.
  • Pita Bread or Salad Greens Perfect vessels or sides.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Nonstick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Garlic Turkey Kofta
  1. In a large bowl, gently mix ground turkey, minced garlic, parsley, grated onion, lemon zest and juice, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until just combined and clingy.
  2. Cover the mixture, then refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Preheat a grill or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (around 400°F) and brush lightly with oil.
  4. With damp hands, divide the chilled mixture into 8 portions and roll into uniform ovals or balls.
  5. Place koftas on the hot surface, cooking 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Transfer the koftas to a plate and let them rest covered for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1koftaCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle extra chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Ensure to monitor internal temperature for safety.

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