Harissa Lamb Koftas

Prep time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Serves: 4 people

Try these flavorful Harissa Lamb Koftas, packed with aromatic spices and a smoky kick from harissa, from Eat Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.

Ingredients

• 450g lean PGI Welsh Lamb mince 1 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5 sundried tomatoes, chopped Seasoning
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water

For the Greek-style salad:

• 1 large beefsteak tomato, cubed 1⁄4 cucumber, cubed
• 4 sundried tomatoes, chopped Pinch of dried oregano
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Method

1. First place the lamb mince into a large bowl and add in the harissa paste, garlic, sundried tomatoes and seasoning.
2. Next divide the mixture into eight portions and mould into sausage shapes. Now thread the sausage shapes onto the soaked bamboo skewers – squeeze around the skewer lightly to secure.
3. Place the newly crafted koftas on a plate, cover and cool in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
4. Now preheat the grill, remove the koftas from the fridge and place under the hot grill. Cook for about 12 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
5. With the lamb koftas cooking, toss together the beef steak tomato, cucumber, sundried tomato, dried oregano, feta cheese and fresh parsley – sprinkle with a little seasoning.
6. Serve the delicious koftas with a Greek style salad and toasted pitta breads.

On the hunt for more Spring recipes? Check out our High Fibre Wholewheat Carrot Cupcakes, Leg of Lamb with Coconut, Chilli and Coriander or Lamb and Feta Burgers.

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