Greek style Kofta Kebabs - Κεμπάπ Πολίτικο (κόφτες)

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with more protein.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita provides more fiber.

In a bowl, combine the ground meat, finely chopped dry onion, chopped parsley, salt, ground pepper, bread crumbs, olive oil, minced garlic, tomato paste, egg, white vinegar, all-spice, dry oregano, dry thyme, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into meatballs or kebabs.

Preheat the grill or BBQ.

Grill the kebabs until cooked through and nicely charred.

For the grilled tomatoes, slice the tomatoes and drizzle with olive oil and salt, then grill until soft.

Serve the kebabs with grilled tomatoes, pita bread, tzatziki sauce, sliced onion, and chopped parsley. Optionally sprinkle with paprika.

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