Photo courtesy of Nealey Dozier
Welcome to 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet, our new blog series! It’s no secret that eating the Mediterranean way helps with heart health and weight loss. But fast-paced modern living makes it hard to stick to any diet, which is why each 30 Days on a Mediterranean Diet post will feature a healthy Mediterranean recipe.
We couldn’t just not end this blog series with a lamb recipe.
Kefta is essentially ground lamb. It goes great with chickpeas and has this juiciness that leaves you wanting more. Toss ‘em on the grill, and they just get better. Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the kefta
3 tablespoons minced red onions
3 tablespoons minced herbs (mix of Italian parsley, cilantro, and mint)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin (preferably toasted and ground yourself)
3/4 teaspoon pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika) or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 heaping teaspoon minced herbs (mix of Italian parsley, cilantro and mint)
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste
Pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 large clove garlic
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 teaspoon harissa paste
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin (preferably toasted and ground yourself)
1/2 teaspoon pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika) or paprika
Kosher salt, to taste
1/4 cup chicken stock or water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced herbs (mix of Italian parsley, cilantro, and mint), for garnish
To serve
Store-bought naan or flatbreads (note: substitute with pita bread for a healthier option)
Prep & Cook
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