Lamb Koftas With Tzatziki
2
- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time15 min
- Makes4 Servings
These koftas come together quickly and can be prepared using your broiler or on the grill.
Ingredients
8 wooden skewers
1 egg
1/4 cup quick-cook oatmeal
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
500 g ground lamb
227-g container tzatziki
Instructions
Soak skewers in water. Place an oven rack in top third of oven. Preheat broiler. Place a rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spray rack with oil.
Whisk egg in a bowl. Stir in oatmeal, cinnamon, garlic powder, allspice, salt and parsley. Add lamb. Using a fork or your hands, gently mix together. Do not overwork, or koftas will be tough.
Divide meat mixture into 8 portions. Form each into a small log, about 5 in. long. Thread 1 skewer through centre of each log. Gently flatten and shape meat firmly around skewer. Place on the prepared rack on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and skewers.
Broil 5 min, then gently turn. Continue to broil until meat feels firm to the touch, 4 to 5 more min. Serve with tzatziki. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 387, Protein 26g, Carbohydrates 9g, Fat 27g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 580mg.
Reader Tested!
“The cinnamon and allspice work well together. I can’t wait to try it on the barbecue next spring.” Elaine Hutchinson, Waterloo, Ont.
Get more of our best lamb recipes.
Subscribe to Chatelaine!
Want to streamline your life? In our Spring 2025 issue, we’ll show you how—whether it’s paring down your wardrobe, decluttering your messiest spaces or spending way less time cooking thanks to an easy, mostly make-ahead meal plan for busy weeknights. Plus, our first annual Pantry Awards.