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Beef kofta with Mediterranean salad

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

  • Time to make: 20 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 600g lean beef mince
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 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
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    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.

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