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Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad, and Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad, and Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad, and Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Category​​

The Mains

Prep Time

30 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Calories

550

Author

Valet Fitness

Enjoy this revised Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad (without olives), and Yogurt Dipping Sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired meal with a fresh twist!

Directions


For the Beef Kofta:

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

  2. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into an elongated sausage shape around a soaked wooden skewer.

  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  4. Grill the beef kofta skewers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks.

    For the Rice:

  5. While the kofta is grilling, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  6. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

    For the Greek Salad:

  7. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, diced green bell pepper, and crumbled feta cheese

    .

  8. For the Yogurt Dipping Sauce:

  9. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.


    To Serve:

  10. Warm the whole wheat pita bread rounds.

  11. Serve the beef kofta skewers alongside the cooked rice, pita bread, Greek salad, and yogurt dipping sauce.


Note

Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad, and Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Enjoy this revised Beef Kofta with Rice, Pita Bread, Greek Salad (without olives), and Yogurt Dipping Sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired meal with a fresh twist!


Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings

Calories per serving: 550

Protein: 33g

Carbohydrates: 46g

Dietary Fiber: 5g

Sugars: 6g

Fat: 26g

Saturated Fat: 10g

Cholesterol: 75mg

Sodium: 760mg



Amount/Serving (% Daily Value)

Daily Value Percentage: Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Protein: 60%

Carbohydrates: 34%

Dietary Fiber: 20%

Fat: 40%

Saturated Fat: 50%

Cholesterol: 25%

Sodium: 33%

Ingredients

For the Beef Kofta:


1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes


For the Rice:


1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups water

Salt to taste

For the Greek Salad:

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled


For the Yogurt Dipping Sauce:


1 cup Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried dill (or fresh if available)

Salt and pepper to taste


For Serving:

4 whole wheat pita bread rounds



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