Lamb Kifta Plate Recipe

Name: Zayna Mediterranean Restaurants Lamb Kifta Plate Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 g Ground lamb; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 bunch Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 cup Rice; 200 g Green beans, trimmed; 1 cup Plain yogurt; 1 clove Garlic, minced (for yogurt); 1 tbs Lemon juice; 2 cups Mixed salad greens; 2 pieces Pita bread

Inspired by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant

Time45m

Serves2

Grilled minced lamb kifta with rice, green beans, garlic yogurt, salad & pita

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Ingredients

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Kifta and Accompaniments

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Ground lamb

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 bunch Fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Coriander powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

1 cup Rice

7.05 oz (200 g) Green beans, trimmed

1 cup Plain yogurt

1 clove Garlic, minced (for yogurt)

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 cups Mixed salad greens

2 pieces Pita bread

Method

Preparation and Cooking

Prepare the Kifta

In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into elongated patties (kifta) and set aside.

Grill the Kifta

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush with olive oil. Grill the kifta for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned. Remove from grill and keep warm.

Cook the Rice

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Prepare the Green Beans

In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.

Make Garlic Yogurt

In a small bowl, mix plain yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.

Assemble the Plate

On a serving platter, arrange the grilled kifta, cooked rice, green beans, and mixed salad greens. Serve with garlic yogurt and warm pita bread on the side.