Beef Kofta Patties with Cucumber Salad

Serves: 4

These beef kofta cakes with cucumber salad are full of flavor. Prepare to transport your taste buds to a beach in Spain on a nice summer day!. A little vacation without ever leaving the kitchen table—what’s not to love about these kofta patties?

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground sirloin
¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. salt
2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
½ cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 (6-inch) pitas, quartered

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine the beef, ¼ cup of the parsley, the cilantro, ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ½-inch thick patty. Place the patties in the pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or to your desired degree of doneness.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cucumber and vinegar and toss well. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and the lemon juice and pepper; stir with a whisk. Arrange 1 patty and ½ cup cucumber mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt sauce. Serve each with 2 pita wedges.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING

Calories 321kcal
Total Carbohydrates 22g
Protein 29g
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 2g
Cholesterol 64mg
Sodium 518mg
Potassium 420mg
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 4% Daily Value
Vitamin C 11% Daily Value
Calcium 25% Daily Value
Iron 14% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here