Beef Kofte With Kale and Chickpea Salad

Name: Beef Kofte With Kale and Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 lb. ground beef; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; Kosher salt and pepper; 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed; 4 c. baby kale; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved if large

This satisfying dinner is full of protein.

By Kate Merker and Taylor MurrayPublished: Jan 4, 2022

1 Rating

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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Kofte, a kind of meatball popular in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, feature juicy ground meat packed with spices. Perfect for topping a salad or grain bowl!

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Ingredients

1
lemon
1 lb.
ground beef
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp.
ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp.
ground coriander
Kosher salt and pepper
3 Tbsp.
olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp.
dried oregano
1
small red onion, thinly sliced
1
15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed
4 cups
baby kale
1 pt.
cherry tomatoes, halved if large

Directions

1. Step 1Finely grate zest of lemon and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine beef, garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Form mixture into 12 flat ovals.
2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet and cook kofte until browned, 90 seconds per side. In another large bowl, whisk oregano with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Add onion and chickpeas and toss to combine. Let sit 5 minutes, then toss with kale and tomatoes. Serve with kofte.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 385 calories, 20 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 g protein, 470 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber

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