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Kofta Kabobs with Cauliflower

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time52 mins

Kofta Kabobs with Cauliflower

Cauliflower tabbouleh:
 ½ large cauliflower head, cored and cut into florets
 1 pt grape tomatoes, quartered
 ½ seedless cucumber, finely chopped
 ½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
 ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint
 ½ tsp finely grated lemon zest
 ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
 ¼ cup olive oil
Kofta kabobs:
 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
 2 tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp ground coriander
 ½ tsp paprika
1

For the tabbouleh, working in batches if necessary, place cauliflower in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2

Place oven rack in top position. Preheat broiler. Coat broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine ground beef, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, coriander and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Shape mixture into 8 2-inch oval meatballs. To assemble kabobs, thread one meatball onto each of 8 skewers.* Place on broiler pan.

3

Broil 12 to 16 minutes (160°F), turning once. Transfer kabobs to a platter, and serve with tabbouleh.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 55mg19%
Sodium 115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g7%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.