Juicy, spiced lamb koftas infused with sweet apricots, served alongside a refreshing and grain-free cauliflower tabbouleh. A vibrant and flavorful Paleo meal perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
- 400g ground lamb
- 50g dried apricots, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small handful fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small head cauliflower (approx. 400g)
- 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
- 1 lemon, for juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.To make the tabbouleh, grate the cauliflower or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles fine grains. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 2.Add the quartered cherry tomatoes, finely diced cucumber, half of the chopped parsley, all the chopped mint, and half of the diced red onion to the cauliflower.
- 3.Dress the tabbouleh with the juice of one lemon and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss well, and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 4.In a separate bowl, combine the ground lamb, finely chopped apricots, the remaining red onion and parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5.Mix the lamb mixture thoroughly with your hands, then shape into 8-10 small, oval-shaped koftas.
- 6.Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the koftas for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 7.Serve the hot lamb koftas immediately alongside the fresh cauliflower tabbouleh for a complete, balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with high-quality protein from lamb for muscle support and is grain-free, perfect for a Paleo diet. The cauliflower tabbouleh provides abundant fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from fresh herbs and vegetables, supporting digestive health.
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