Mediterranean Lamb Kofta and Tabbouleh Salad

Herbed lamb beside a generous parsley, mint, cucumber, and tomato salad

Yield: 4 servings | Time: 35 minutes active • 50 minutes total | Estimated energy: About 560 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound lean ground lamb

• 1/2 small onion, grated and squeezed dry

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley and mint, divided

• 2 cups cooked bulgur or quinoa

• 2 cups chopped parsley

• 1 cup chopped cucumber

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1/4 cup tahini thinned with water

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Mix lamb, onion, garlic, spices, and 1/4 cup herbs. Shape into 12 short kofta.

2. Bake on a rack over a sheet pan for 14 to 17 minutes, until safely cooked.

3. Combine bulgur or quinoa, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, remaining herbs, olive oil, and lemon.

4. Divide the abundant tabbouleh among plates and add 3 kofta each.

5. Finish with a light tahini drizzle. Replace lamb with lentil-walnut patties if desired.

FEATURED INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Lamb provides protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Parsley, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, and whole grains keep vegetables and herbs prominent; choose lean lamb and portions aligned with your care plan.

COACH WINONA’S KITCHEN NOTE

Build the plate around the tabbouleh, then add the kofta. That simple order keeps the meal plant-forward without making the lamb feel like an afterthought.

WISE CHOICES FOR YOUR BODY

A nourishing recipe may still need adjustment for your health plan. Consider allergies, gluten tolerance, blood-sugar needs, kidney concerns, sodium goals, digestive comfort, medications, and the guidance of your qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian. Ingredient substitutions can change both nutrition and estimated calories.

FROM THE PLANT STRONG TABLE

This recipe appears in The Plant Strong Table, Volume 4, from IndigoKoi Wellness, LLC. Continue the table with “Greek Lemon White Bean Orzo Salad.”

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lamb kofta tabbouleh, Mediterranean lamb salad, plant forward lamb dinner

Estimated calories are based on standard ingredient averages and the stated yield. This recipe offers general culinary education and is not individualized medical or nutrition care.