Kofta meatball pittas
13
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Anyone who was ever a student will have developed a taste for the occasional kebab. This grown-up version is easy to make, tasty and good for you


Ingredients
Ground Cumin
2 teaspoon(s), level
Sumac
1 teaspoon(s), level
Lean Lamb Mince (less than 16% fat), raw
500 g
Breadcrumbs, fresh
25 g
Coriander, fresh
2 tablespoon(s), chopped
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
0% fat natural Greek yogurt
140 g
Wholemeal Pitta Bread
4 medium
Coriander, fresh
1 tablespoon(s)
Spinach
25 g
Tomato
2 large
Mint, Fresh
1 tablespoon(s)
Instructions
1
Heat a small nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the cumin and sumac, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, chopped coriander and half the toasted spice mixture. Season well. Roll level tablespoonfuls of the mixture into 24 balls.
3
Lightly mist a large nonstick frying pan with cooking spray, and heat over a medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. You may need to do this in batches.
4
Meanwhile, combine the yogurt, remaining spice mixture and 1 tbsp warm water in a small bowl. Season well.
5
Split the pittas in half crossways then separate each half to form a pocket. Spread half the spiced yogurt inside the pittas. Fill with the spinach, tomatoes, coriander, mint and meatballs. Serve drizzled with the remaining yogurt.
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