Spicy lamb kofta
5
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Tasty lamb kofta flavoured with Moroccan spice and pine nuts topped with a spicy capsicum sauce.
Ingredients
Lean lamb mince
500 g
Moroccan seasoning
2 tsp
Pine nuts
1 tbs, coarsely chopped
Egg white
1 medium
Roasted capsicum, not in oil
120 g
Fresh red chilli
½ whole, deseeded
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Dry wholemeal couscous
1 cup(s), (200g)
Iceberg lettuce
4 cup(s), shredded, coarsely shredded
Lemon juice
2 tsp
99% fat-free, plain Greek yoghurt, unsweetened
¼ cup(s), (60g)
Instructions
1
Place mince, spice mix, pine nuts and egg white in a large bowl. Season and mix until well combined. Shape into 4 x 10cm sausages. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
2
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray lamb with oil and cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until well browned and cooked through.
3
Meanwhile, using a food processor, process capsicum, chilli and garlic until almost smooth.
4
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over 1 cup (250ml) boiling water. Stir with a fork then cover and stand for 5 minutes. Fluff up grains with a fork. Toss lettuce in lemon juice. Serve kofta with couscous and lettuce. Drizzle with yoghurt and spicy capsicum sauce.
People Also Like
Join the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss programme*
*Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programmes to patients.