Beef kofta with Mediterranean salad

The perfect dinner when you are in a hurry - these pita pockets are quick and tasty.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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600g lean beef mince
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
½ cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups mixed salad leaves
2 medium capsicums (1 red, 1 yellow), thinly sliced
250g cherry tomatoes, halved, to serve
½ cup tzatziki, to serve
4 wholemeal pita pockets, warmed, to serve

Instructions

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1 In a bowl, combine mince, garlic, if using, and coriander. Shape mixture into 12 kofta sausages. Press almonds firmly into kofta, without completely coating.

2 In a large non-stick frying pan, heat oil over medium-high. Cook kofta for 7-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, combine salad leaves and capsicum. Serve kofta with salad, tomatoes, tzatziki and warmed pita pockets.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free pita bread or tortillas.

Make it low FODMAP: Use gluten-free bread or pitas. Make homemade tzatziki using lactose-free yoghurt, cucumber, garlic-infused oil, lemon juice and mint.

HFG tip

Uncooked kofta are suitable for freezing.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 500 cal

Kilojoules 2090 kJ

Protein 44 g

Total fat 21 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 400 mg

Calcium 180 mg

Iron 5.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.