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Turkey Kofta with Tomato Onion Salad

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Grilled Turkey Kofta with tomato onion salad, one of those healthy and easy low carb dinner recipes that go down a treat with the whole family.

Grilled turkey kofta skewers with tomato onion salad, one of those healthy and easy low carb dinner recipes that go down a treat with the whole family.

3 turkey kofta on a tortilla wrap with slcied tomatoes and parsley

These yummy turkey kofta are ready in just 15 minutes, and are jammed packed with protein. Not to mention how delicious they are, and ridiculously easy to prepare.

If you don’t happen to have skewers, that’s not a problem at all, you can just shape them and grill them as they are, especially if you go for a grill pan, where the skewers won’t fit in.

You can serve them on their own, with the delicious tomato and onion salad and creamy Greek yogurt with mint, or flatbread or tortilla wraps. If there are any leftovers, they are great as a work lunch, that would save you some money on an expensive and bland take-away lunch.

4 turkey kofta skewers on a blue plate with a small bowl of tomato and onion salad

TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST GRILLED KOFTA

The only problem with grilled meat is that is can become dry if the meat is lean. There are, however, a few tricks to get the meat nice and succulent, even if you opted for a reduced-fat mince.

I used turkey thigh mince, rather than breast mince, I am not too keen on the breast one, it’s a bit chewy. I often use it in different dishes like Turkey, spinach and ricotta lasagna or Lean turkey spaghetti bolognese. To keep it moist in this recipe, I added one tablespoon of vegetable oil to the mixture, and grated a raw onion, carrot and one boiled potato. The result: some succulent kofta, flavourful and incredibly tasty.

Don’t think that the tomato and onion salad is too simple, it might look boring, but it’s actually one of the nicest and healthiest salads I have ever had. The olive oil and vinegar make the simplest dressing, and keep the salad light.

Again, keep the seasoning low, just the good old salt and pepper would do, and really well. You can also enjoy these kofta with some homemade potato wedges. This is a real treat!

Overehead shoot of a blue plate with 4 turkey kofta skewers and a bowl of tomato salad

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4 turkey kofta and a bowl of tomato onion salad on a blue plate
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Grilled Turkey Kofta with Tomato Onion Salad
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Grilled Turkey Kofta with tomato onion salad, one of those healthy and easy low carb dinner recipes that go down a treat with the whole family. Ready in just 15 minutes.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkish
Keyword: grilling recipes
Servings: 12 kofta
Calories: 92 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
For the turkey kofta
  • 450 g turkey thigh mince (1 lb)
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 boiled potato
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly-chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Greek yogurt to serve (optional)
For the tomato onion salad
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • a pinch of salt and pepper
  • fresh parsley, to garnish
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
  1. To make the kofta, grate the onion, carrot and potato and combine with the turkey mince.

  2. Add the oil, and chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Shape patties no thicker than 1 cm or 1/2 inch each.

  3. If you use a grill pan, pre-heat it, then shape 12 patties and place on the grill, for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

  4. If you use a large grill, shape the kofta around 12 skewers, then grill until cooked through.

  5. To make the salad, chop the tomatoes and onion, and add them to a bowl.

  6. Add olive oil and vinegar, season to taste, mix well and garlish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Turkey Kofta with Tomato Onion Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 130mg5%
Potassium 262mg7%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1160IU23%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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  1. Recipes Made Easy says

    September 4, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    They look fabulous. Ive made lamb kofta before but never turkey.

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    • Daniela Anderson says

      September 4, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Thank you! They are tasty, I have to try with other meat too.

      Reply
  2. In Good Flavor says

    September 7, 2017 at 12:31 am

    I remember feeding my little ones was a roller coaster of emotions—I felt down when they reject something and elated when they enjoy something else. But overall, it was a joy to watch them experience food. I have never made kofta before, but I’ve got to try it. It sounds so simple to make, not to mention healthy and delicious!

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    • Daniela Anderson says

      September 7, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you! Indeed, feeding little ones can be scary and exciting at the same time. I hope you’ll love the recipe 😊

      Reply

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