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Try this recipe for lamb kofte with roasted peppers, then check out our healthy meatballs and more meatball recipes.

  • 500g lamb mince
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lemon
    juice and zest
  • ½ a small bunch flat-leaf parsley
    chopped
  • ½ a small bunch mint
    chopped
  • 1 egg
    lightly beaten
  • 400g ready-roasted red peppers
    sliced
  • 2 tbsp 
olive oil
    plus a drizzle
  • 1 tub tzatziki
  • 50g pine nuts
    toasted

    Method

    • step 1

      Mix the lamb with the spices, half the lemon juice, zest, herbs, egg and some seasoning. Shape into 16 balls and chill for 30 minutes.
      Meanwhile, mix the sliced peppers with the remaining lemon juice and a drizzle of oil. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan then fry the lamb kofte for about 6–8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Serve the kofte with the tzatziki and the peppers, sprinkled with pine nuts.

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