Turkish Lentil Kofte Kebab Lettuce Wraps

Turkish Lentil Kofte Lettuce Wraps

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August 29, 2018

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A blend of turkey, lentils, garlic, cumin, sumac, parsley, oregano, and mint formed into a kebab around a skewer and grilled - served in a crisp lettuce cup with a smear of tangy tzatziki.

  • Prep: 30 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes
  • 30 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    45 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. Preheat a grill, and soak 10 wooden skewers.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except lettuce and tzatziki. Mix thoroughly until a sticky consistency is reached.
  3. Shape into 10 equal kofte around the end of 10 skewers. Each kofte should be roughly 3-4 inches long.
  4. Grill the kofte for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Serve in a lettuce wrap with 2 oz of tzatziki and extra dash of sumac if desired.

Ingredients

1/2 lb (250 g) lentils, split red, cooked, drained

1 lb (500 g) ground lamb or turkey

2 tsp (10 mL) sumac, ground

1/2 cup (125 mL) red onion, minced

2 Tbsp (30 mL) flat leaf parsley, chopped fine

1/4 cup (60 mL) garlic clove, minced

2 tsp (10 mL) mint, chopped fine

1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground

2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

1 tsp (5 mL) Italian oregano, dried

1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika

10 leaves bibb lettuce, washed and separated

2 1/2 cups (625 mL) tzatziki

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 lettuce wrap
Calories258
Sodium613 mg
Potassium218 mg
Protein14 g
Cholesterol53 mg
Sugar5 g
Total Fat18 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Total Carbohydrates10 g
Dietary Fiber2 g