Delicious Broccoli Lamb Kefta Recipe

Ingrédients

• 250 ml (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 ml (1/8 tsp) ground cumin
• 310 g (4 cups) chopped broccoli
• 2 green onions, cut into sections
• 340 g (3/4 lb) ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 560 g (4 cups) cherry tomatoes
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
• Lemon wedges, to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2. Place a barbecue wok on one side of the grill. Preheat the barbecue on high heat. Oil the grill.
3. Using a food processor, finely chop the broccoli and green onions until they resemble couscous grains. Transfer to a bowl. Add the meat and the egg. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
4. With oiled hands, shape the mixture into long sausages around metal skewers or disposable sushi sticks. Arrange on a large plate and oil the meat.
5. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes with oil and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Reduce the heat to medium. Grill the keftas for 10 minutes, turning them occasionally until the meat is cooked through and browned on all sides. After 5 minutes, add the tomatoes to the wok and cook for 5 minutes until they are golden and their skins start to split.
7. Serve the keftas with tomatoes, yogurt sauce, and lemon wedges. Optionally, serve with couscous.

Conseils de chef

• 💡 This broccoli lamb kefta recipe is highly adaptable. Swap out the lamb for ground beef or chicken if you prefer a lighter option, making it suitable for varied tastes in your household.
• 💡 Want a little kick? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the kefta mixture for an extra layer of flavor that complements the lamb beautifully.
• 💡 If you don’t have access to fresh herbs, dried versions can also work in a pinch. Just remember to use them sparingly, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
• 💡 Meal prepping is a great idea with this recipe. You can shape the keftas ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to grill—just allow a little extra time for cooking.
• 💡 If you have leftover kefta, they make for delicious wraps or salads the next day. Pair them with fresh greens and a drizzle of the yogurt sauce for a quick lunch!
• 💡 For an even richer flavor, let the kefta mixture sit for about 30 minutes in the fridge before grilling. This allows the spices to infuse thoroughly into the meat.
• 💡 Experiment with different grilling methods! If it’s not barbecue season, you can easily pan-fry or bake the keftas in the oven—they’ll still taste amazing.
• 💡 Looking for an easy side? Couscous is a fantastic option to serve alongside the keftas; it absorbs the flavors of the grilled tomatoes and yogurt sauce beautifully.

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