Baked Middle Eastern Kofta (Meatballs) & Veggies

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is budget-friendly.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are whole grain and lower in calories.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers color and flavor without the heat.

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Combine ground beef, minced garlic, mushrooms, coriander, cumin, allspice, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.

Mix the meat mixture with hands and form into meatballs.

Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and place the meatballs on it.

Slice zucchini, red onion, and red pepper, and place them on the sheet pan with the meatballs.

Drizzle the veggies with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.

Make a yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, fresh mint, and salt in a bowl.

Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then turn on the broiler for an additional 3 minutes to char the meatballs and veggies.

Serve the kofta with yogurt sauce drizzled on top or on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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