Kofta Kabobs
Our tribute to the traditional Middle Eastern dish mixes lamb, beef, and mushrooms.
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
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Credit: Carson Downing
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Mint, Carrot, and Cucumber Cacik
Peel 1/2 of an English or Persian cucumber. Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Shred on the large holes of a grater or finely chop (about 1 cup). In a medium bowl combine cucumber, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup shredded carrot, 2 Tbsp. each chopped fresh mint and cilantro, 1/2 tsp. lemon zest, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. Makes 1 2/3 cups.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
378 calories; fat 25g; cholesterol 85mg; saturated fat 10g; carbohydrates 12g; mono fat 10g; poly fat 1g; insoluble fiber 3g; sugars 5g; protein 27g; vitamin a 1501.4IU; vitamin c 24.8mg; thiamin 0.1mg; riboflavin 0.3mg; niacin equivalents 7.6mg; vitamin b6 0.4mg; folate 43.8mcg; vitamin b12 1.9mcg; sodium 1276mg; potassium 593mg; calcium 65mg; iron 4.2mg.