Beef kofta with Mediterranean salad

Author: Liz Macri - Recipe Writer & Editor

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

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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

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 500cal

Kilojoules 2090kJ

Protein 44g

Total fat 21g

–Saturated fat 5g

Carbohydrates 30g

–Sugars 9g

Dietary fibre 8g

Sodium 400mg

Calcium 180mg

Iron 5.5mg

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.

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