Turkey Kofta

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except the pita, salad and sauce in a large bowl and mix gently.
  2. To make skewers, mold 5 ounces of turkey mixture around skewer sticks and grill until the turkey reaches 160°F.
  3. To make balls, mold the turkey mixture into 3-ounce balls and bake at 425°F, until the turkey reaches 160°F.
  4. Spread the Cucumber-Tomato Salad on a pita. Top with 2 kofta skewers or 2 kofta balls. Drizzle with Roasted Garlic Sauce and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Butterball® All Natural* 85/15 Ground Turkey
  • 1/2 cup onion(s), chopped
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, soft
  • 1/4 cup parsley, fresh flat leaf, chopped
  • 2 tsp red pepper, flakes
  • 1/2 tsp cumin, ground, ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3 ea bread, pita, (or naan bread) 5 in. wide
  • 1/3 cup Cucumber-Tomato Salad, (see recipe below)
  • Roasted Garlic Sauce, for garnish

Cucumber-Tomato Salad

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oregano, tarragon and salt.
  2. Slowly whisk in the oil until combined.
  3. Stir in the cucumber and tomato until combined.
  4. Reserve the salad until ready for use.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/4 tsp tarragon, dried
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil, olive
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato(es), chopped

Roasted Garlic Sauce

Directions

  1. Squeeze the garlic out of cloves, then place in a food processor and puree.
  2. Add the yogurt, lemon zest, mint and honey. Process until the mixture is smooth and combined.
  3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Let the sauce stand for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic, roasted
  • 1 cup yogurt, plain
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp mint, fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste