Lamb Kofta Bowl

Ingredients

• 1¼ lb ground lamb
• ½ red onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 1½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cucumber
• 1½ cups grape tomatoes
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 4 pita bread (optional)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps

1. Finely mince half a red onion, garlic, parsley, and mint. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb with minced aromatics, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
2. Form the lamb mixture into 12-16 small oval-shaped kofta. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the kofta in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Dice the cucumber and halve the grape tomatoes. Roughly chop the romaine lettuce.
5. For the tzatziki, grate the remaining half of the red onion into the Greek yogurt. Add lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Assemble bowls with a base of chopped romaine lettuce. Top with cooked lamb kofta, diced cucumber, and halved grape tomatoes. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Serve with warm pita bread if desired.