Description
Delicious Turkey Koftas served with a refreshing salad and a smooth tahini sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground turkey
- ½ Onion (grated)
- 2–3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for shaping and cooking)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup Cucumber (chopped)
- ¼ Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup Tahini
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove (minced)
- 3–5 tbsp Cold water (to thin the sauce)
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 Pita breads or flatbreads
- Pickled turnips (optional)
- Sumac Onions (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Kofta Base. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the Kofta. Lightly oil your hands and form the mixture into small logs or oblong patties. You should get about 8–10 koftas, depending on size.
- Cook the Kofta. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of olive oil. Cook the kofta for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Make the Salad. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, chopped mint, olive oil, lemon juice, and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Make the Tahini Sauce. Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and cold water until smooth. Season with kosher salt to taste.
- Assemble the Pitas. Warm pita breads. Fill each with salad, 1–2 turkey koftas, and drizzle with tahini sauce. Top with pickled turnips or sumac onions and shredded lettuce if desired.
Notes
- Fry a small amount of the meat mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- The internal temperature of cooked kofta should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, garnish with additional herbs or your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta wrap
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg