Mediterranean Lamb Koftas with Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Flavorful, spiced lamb meatballs served alongside a refreshing, low-carb cauliflower 'tabbouleh' salad. A perfect keto-friendly meal that is both satisfying and light, inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
1650 calories
$9 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
keto, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 450g ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 50g fresh parsley, finely chopped, divided
- 25g fresh mint, finely chopped, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 head of cauliflower (approx. 500g)
- 1 medium cucumber, finely diced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.To make the tabbouleh, grate the cauliflower into rice-sized pieces using a box grater or food processor. Place in a large bowl.
- 2.Add the diced cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, half of the chopped parsley, and half of the chopped mint to the cauliflower. Drizzle with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine, and set aside.
- 3.In a separate bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, the remaining parsley and mint, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- 4.Form the lamb mixture into 10-12 small, oval-shaped koftas.
- 5.Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the koftas in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 6.Serve the warm lamb koftas immediately alongside the fresh cauliflower tabbouleh.
Nutrition Information
135g
fat
22g
carbs
12g
fiber
85g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is an excellent keto choice, providing high-quality protein and healthy fats from lamb. The cauliflower tabbouleh is a low-carb, high-fiber alternative to grains, packed with vitamins from fresh herbs and vegetables for a balanced, nutritious meal.